Overview

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Position Overview

The Emergency Medical Technician provides frontline medical care in both emergency response and interfacility transport environments. This role functions independently and in coordination with a partner to deliver safe, timely, and patient-focused treatment within the EMT scope of practice. The EMT is also responsible for maintaining readiness of vehicles, equipment, and assigned work areas while upholding high standards of professionalism and patient satisfaction.

Employment Status

Full-Time

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 4% employer contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Extended Illness Bank with employer contribution
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • Access to 24-hour fitness center
  • Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • MASA Medical Transport coverage

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver emergency medical care with composure, compassion, and professionalism.
  • Perform clinical interventions permitted within scope, which may include airway management, IV/IO access, medication administration, cardiac monitoring (4-Lead and 12-Lead ECG), defibrillation, pacing, and other advanced procedures as authorized.
  • Coordinate effectively with a partner to ensure seamless patient care and operational efficiency.
  • Manage scenes involving multiple patients while maintaining organization and situational awareness.
  • Complete accurate and timely electronic patient care documentation.
  • Participate in daily shift duties, equipment checks, and ambulance readiness.
  • Review patient reports for completeness and quality assurance.
  • Foster strong working relationships with EMS agencies, hospital staff, physicians, and community partners.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to remain calm and decisive in high-pressure situations.
  • Demonstrated compassion and emotional intelligence when caring for patients and families.
  • Excellent assessment and psychomotor skills.
  • Commitment to teamwork and professional conduct.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Current Kansas EMT certification
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification within 3 months of hire
  • Completion of NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and insurability

Patient Populations Served

  • Neonate through Geriatric

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This position may involve exposure to infectious diseases, environmental hazards, temperature extremes, and loud noise. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required.

The role requires frequent physical activity including lifting more than 50 pounds, bending, stooping, climbing, and prolonged standing or walking.

  • Sitting: approximately 30%
  • Standing/Walking: approximately 70%

About McPherson-Hospital

McPherson Center for Health is a community-based hospital in McPherson, Kansas, providing emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of the surrounding communities.