Reserve EMT - EMS

Department:  EMS 

Pay:  Flat rate of $15.00 per 6-hour working block  

Work Schedule:   

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The Reserve EMT provides patient care in accordance with KBEMS regulations and Sedgwick County EMS Protocols. Reserve EMTs will work primarily in the capacity of providing coverage at standby events or as a 3rd person on an ambulance. They will be directly supervised when on emergency 911 calls and will be an addition to the crew and will not count as one of the 2 required crew members.

Standby coverage

• Provide coverage at standby events
  Assess for the need for transport units and call units as needed
  Call for additional assessment of any patient triaged “yellow” or above
  Coordinate transport of the patient out of the venue in the safest way possible.

Documentation

• Fill out standby form to include hours worked
  Complete care reports of patient refusals as needed

Out of hospital health care

• Spend at least 24 hours per quarter riding 3rd person on an ambulance
  Assist with patient care as directed by supervising crew members, including patient assessments, taking vital signs, splinting, bandaging wounds, performing CPR, and placing airway adjuncts
  Assist with driving and navigating duties as directed
  Assist with documentation as directed
  Assist with maintaining a safe work environment, and notify supervising crew members of safety hazards

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. State of Kansas EMT Certification. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions.

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