EMT-PRN in Kimball, Nebraska

Overview

Job Overview

Kimball Health Services is seeking a qualified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Emergency Room Technician to support emergency medical services and hospital patient care. This role combines emergency response duties, interfacility patient transfers, and clinical assistance in the emergency room and inpatient care areas.

Working under the supervision of the EMS Director, with nursing-related oversight from the Chief Nursing Officer, the EMT – Emergency Room Technician helps maintain patient safety, supports nursing staff, monitors changes in patient conditions, and ensures assigned ambulances and equipment are ready for service.

The ideal candidate demonstrates sound critical thinking, professional communication, flexibility, and a commitment to delivering respectful, safe, and confidential patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive shift handovers from outgoing staff and clarify relevant information regarding patients and ongoing care.
• Inspect assigned ambulances at the beginning of each shift and ensure vehicles and equipment are ready for service.
• Assist nursing staff with emergency room and inpatient care as needed.
• Respond to emergency medical calls and interfacility patient transfers while wearing the appropriate EMS uniform.
• Support patient admissions and discharge planning when required.
• Assist with ancillary nursing services for emergency room and inpatient patients.
• Explain procedures and treatments to patients to reduce anxiety, confirm understanding, and encourage cooperation.
• Advocate for patients by clarifying and confirming communications between hospital and EMS personnel.
• Monitor patients during care and report changes in condition to the appropriate medical provider, Patient Care Coordinator, or nursing leadership.
• Help maintain patient comfort, safety, and emotional well-being.
• Follow universal precautions, bloodborne pathogen protocols, and appropriate isolation procedures.
• Respond to life-threatening emergencies in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and treat patients, visitors, and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement activities and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist with staff and student orientation and education when appropriate.
• Complete annual training and other educational programs assigned by the EMS Director, Director of Nursing, or Kimball Health Services.
• Adapt to variable workloads, rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform duties within the scope of EMT practice and complete other assigned responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited EMT program.
• Current, unrestricted Nebraska EMT certification.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to provide emergency medical support and assist with patient care within the scope of practice.
• Ability to work variable shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong communication, critical-thinking, and patient-safety skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality, professional conduct, and compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Registry EMT certification.
• Current Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.

Work Schedule

This position requires flexibility to work variable shifts, weekends, and holidays. Specific hours and employment status are not stated in the provided job description.