Emergency Medical Technician jobs in Salem, OR

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
• Valid Oregon EMT License: Required in OR (National Registry Preferred)
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Healthcare Provider or equivalent: Required in OR
• NAEMT PHTLS or equivalent within 6 months: Required in OR
• EVOC/EVOS or equivalent: Required in OR
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or National Emergency Medical Tech (NEMT): Required

Essential Functions:

• Provides individualized care plan for patient presentation.
• Collects, records and communicates basic patient data, current and changing status.
• Cleans, inspects, assembles and sterilizes trays and equipment in accordance with established departmental procedures.
• Takes immediate and appropriate action upon occurrence of emergency situation within job description and policies.
• Participates in continuing/advanced education which demonstrates employee commitment to improving capabilities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.