Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Overview

GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides EMT level emergency care and ambulance transport for patients who are ill or injured.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

COMPETENCIES

• Problem-solving & situational analysis
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to hold strict confidentiality
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws and regulations
• Intermediate computer skills
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• Possess a valid EMT license issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and maintain throughout employment.
• Possess and maintain throughout employment American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and/or American Red Cross certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare.
• Must keep all knowledge and skills current through specific continued education as required by Oklahoma State Department of Health/EMS Division for renewing licensure.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides health care services to individuals eligible for services in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States executed under the authority of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. • Assures all patients receive medical care to the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level according to the Cherokee Nation Ambulance Services Protocols. • Performs Emergency Medical Technician level assessment of patients' trauma or medical-related conditions. • Operates an ambulance, responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, and transports patients from scene to hospital and from one facility to another. • Operates medical equipment at the EMT level as prescribed by EMS protocol and/or policy and procedure. • Communicates clearly and professionally with the Communications Center and all other emergency agencies when responding to calls. • Maintains adequate supplies and equipment as well as general upkeep and cleaning of the ambulance. • Completes all required reports and documentation in a timely manner on each shift according to Cherokee Nation Emergency Medical Services (EMS) policy and procedure. • Complies with the applicable state, tribal, and federal regulations in regard to the security, safety, and confidentiality of any health services record they create, maintain, transfer, or destroy, whether the record is written, taped, computerized, or stored in any other medium. • Performs other duties, tasks, and services consistent with this position as assigned.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY • This position does not directly supervise any individuals. • Performs complex tasks typically following established processes. • Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles.

QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

COMPETENCIES • Problem-solving & situational analysis • Ability to build strong working relationships • Strong verbal and written communication • Excellent customer service skills • Ability to hold strict confidentiality • Knowledge of HIPAA laws and regulations • Intermediate computer skills • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating. • Possess a valid EMT license issued by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and maintain throughout employment. • Possess and maintain throughout employment American Heart Association certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and/or American Red Cross certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS • The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). • Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for childcare. • Must keep all knowledge and skills current through specific continued education as required by Oklahoma State Department of Health/EMS Division for renewing licensure.

If you would like to schedule time to speak with a Human Resources Recruiter to discuss your application/resume, please click, Book time with a Recruiter . This is not an interview. You will need to join the meeting on Teams or dial in by phone.