About this role
Location: Hendricks, MN Worker Type: PRN Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America) Hendricks Community Hospital Association is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!
Position Highlights Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)
Pay Range: Starting wage $15 an hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school degree, preferred. • Must possess a valid driver’s license. • CPR certification, Equipment and Driving Course required. • Must possess verbal and written communication skills to understand and interpret instructions, communicate with supervisor, medical and nursing staff, patients, and families. • Should be able to use common sense and be a fair judge of character. • Good leadership, initiative, and judgment skills. • Ability to respond to critical situations in a professional and competent manner.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Moderate to heavy physical work. Near visual acuity for performing nursing care. • Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain emotional stability under stress. • Flexibility to handle changing situations and emergency needs. • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
• Responsible for safely operating emergency vehicles under various traffic conditions from scene of call and en route to hospital • Safely Transporting patients to hospitals or medical facilities • Follow all traffic laws and driving protocols • Navigating routes quickly and efficiently using maps or GPS • Assisting medical personnel with loading and unloading patients • Ensuring the ambulance is well-maintained and equipped. • Administering basic first aid when necessary • Communicating effectively with dispatchers and medical staff. • Knowledge of emergency care equipment and where it is located in the ambulance as well as in the E.R. • Responsible for maintaining ambulance during his/her shift, which includes cleaning, stocking, and monitoring equipment. • Assist ER nursing personnel with ambulance patients. • Maintain positive working relationships with non-hospital departments such as law enforcement, fire departments, neighboring ambulances, etc. • Assists emergency room nurse and physician in ER as directed by the ER nurse or the attending physician when needed. • Maintains professional growth through meetings, in-services, and workshops.
HCHA is an Equal Opportunity Employer