Emergency Medical Technician, Casual

Harney District Hospital of Burns, OR is looking to hire a casual Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to join our EMS Department. This position works less than 20 hours per week with the hourly wage scale starting at $16.11 and increasing based on experience. As a member of Harney District Hospital's emergency medical team, this person will provide pre-hospital care and transportation of sick or injured persons to a medical facility.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of emergency medical delivery methods and operation of specialized emergency medical equipment. Knowledge of safe driving techniques, especially with specialized emergency medical vehicles. Knowledge of computer applications software and general office procedures. Equivalent to a high school education supplemented with additional specialized emergency medical training, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES:

Possession of or ability to obtain at time of appointment the following:

• Emergency Medical Technician License issued by the State of Oregon.
• AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certificate.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Diploma copy or official transcript of highest academic achievement in order to meet the requirements mandated by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988.

Possession of or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment the following:

• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent.
• State of Oregon approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Course completion of equivalent.

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS: Possession of BTLS, PHTLS, or equivalent at time of hire. Previous emergency medical experience in a hospital environment.

Harney District Hospital (HDH) is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

It is the policy of Harney District Hospital (HDH) that qualified individuals with disabilities not be discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of HDH to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. HDH is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Jen Hoke at 541-573-8642 or jhoke@harneydh.com.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire; they will also be required to pass a background check and drug screen.