Emergency Medical Technician

Job Summary

The Emergency Medical Technician functions in a large tertiary academic medical center comprised of multiple hospitals and ambulatory sites licensed under Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) with level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center accreditation. The EMT works in a fast‑paced environment under the supervision of a registered nurse, supporting a patient‑centered care model of practice.

Responsibilities include providing direct and indirect age‑specific and developmentally appropriate patient care in a mobile environment during transport of patients between LLUH facilities. The EMT operates medical transport vehicles following safety regulations and maintains access to licensed caregivers via mobile telephone during transport. The EMT recognizes signs and symptoms of patients at risk for potential complications and/or adverse reactions to care, responds appropriately within scope of practice, seeks information and clarification of duties as necessary, and utilizes effective interpersonal skills to maximize excellence in customer service, safe patient care, and professionalism.

The EMT contributes to utilisent a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population, participates in an on‑call schedule as required by business needs, and performs other duties as needed.

Completion of an approved Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic course is required. A minimum of one year of experience as an EMT or Paramedic transport is required.

The EMT demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of the scope of practice for anwinning EMT in a licensed healthcare facility. The EMT is able to read, write legibly and speak in English (Spanish preferred), use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position (e.g., Word, Outlook, established electronic medical record), troubleshoot patient care equipment, perform basic patient care activities within scope of practice and organizational policies and procedures, comprehend and follow-through with instructions, communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others, be assertive and consistent in following and/or enforcing policies, work calmly under pressure, collaborate, accept direction, think critically, use good judgment, work independently with minimal supervision, perform basic math functions, compose written befindet, manage multiple assignments effectively, organize and prioritize workload, solve problems, recall information accurately, pay close attention to detail, distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care, hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care, see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position, and discern temperature variances through touch.

Active California Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic license is required. A Basic Life Support certification issued by the American Heart Association is required. California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required upon hire.

Our mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Our core values are compassion, excellence, humility, integrity, justice, teamwork and wholeness.

Loma Linda University Health is a Seventh‑day Adventist, faith and values based Christian institution. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of diversity. We provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment process to every individual, regardless of gender, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. In…