LEAD EMT (CERT) - Emergency, Full Time, Day

Opened in 2010, Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a 184-bed, acute care hospital located in Palmdale, CA. One of Southern California's newest hospitals and featuring all-private patient rooms, Palmdale Regional provides high-quality, award-winning patient care to residents and visitors of the Antelope Valley and surrounding areas. Palmdale Regional is active in the community and regularly participates with the Antelope Valley Board of Trade/Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance (now AV Edge), and other civic and governmental groups. Palmdale Regional believes in "Community Service Excellence" and supports nonprofit agencies and other healthcare related organizations.

Palmdale Regional recently joined the newly created regional brand, Southwest Healthcare. This comprehensive network of care incorporates five hospitals in the southern California region and includes multiple convenient ambulatory locations serving many communities. With more than 7,000 skilled and talented care providers across the region, all dedicated to the highest standards, the shared goal is to provide convenient access to a wide range of healthcare services. Learn more: www.SouthwestHealthcare.com. For more information on Palmdale Regional, please visit www.palmdaleregional.com and follow Palmdale Regional Medical Center on social: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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Position Description:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the EMT assists with the flow of patients through the ED areas to include Triage, ATU, ED, and Waiting Areas. Functions as a member of the health team in the role of a hospital based EMT who has a positive demeanor at all times and emulates service excellence. The EMT is skilled with basic assessments skills, obtaining Vital Signs, 12-Lead EKG and RN, MD/PA/NP with setting up for procedures under their direction and observation. Knowledge of medical terminology & computer skills and able to assist with placing physician orders in the computer and documenting manual and computer documentation. Is a strong member of the ED Team and is self-directed to improve customer satisfaction in the ED. Is a self-motivating individual, and maintains a courteous and professional attitude.

Job Duties/Responsibilities Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years prior hospital EMT experience in a health care setting within an Emergency Department preferred. Excellent patient assessment skills, medical terminology, basic emergency skill set. Excellent typing ability, thorough computer skills; proper telephone and interpersonal skills.
• Has worked in a Emergency Department utilizing Medical Terminology (or) has taken a Medical terminology course. Basic Computer skills needed.
  
• Current EMT Certification/License & current BLS card.
• CPI is required within 30 days of hire.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries!

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