Job Description
A Day in the Life of a Emergency Services Tech Transport
Responsible for the transportation of stable patient transfers following initial hospital assessments. In the Emergency Department, works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or Emergency Department Provider to provide patient care and assist in performing assigned procedures within scope of training.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
403(b) with 4% employer match
ANCC Magnet Hospital
21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
Education Assistance Program
Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Loan Forgiveness Eligible
Here is What You Will Be Doing:
Transports stable patients to Cheyenne Regional facilities and within the facilities.
Responsible for safe driving and maintaining proper fuel levels.
Keeps vehicles clean and stocked at all times.
Works within specific certificate/license scope of practice outside of the facility.
Inside the ER:
Responsible for performing assigned procedures including: electrocardiogram testing (EKG); wound cleansing and bandaging, vital sign measurements, specimen collection, intraosseus placement, bladder (Foley) catherization, and ultrasound intravenous placement.
Provides point of care testing including blood glucose, troponin, chem 8, and lactic acid.
Assists providers and nurses with patient exam and sterile procedures.
Performs fiberglass splints.
Provides training for orthopedic devices including crutch training, splint and sling care; perform orthopedic device care and cleaning.
Removes sutures and staples from wounds as directed.
Rooms patients and assists in monitoring condition; provides patient updates as warranted to appropriate healthcare provider.
Responds to traumas and codes to provide intubation assistance and compressions.
Responsible for cleaning and stocking supplies in patient rooms and department.
Documents patient care and condition as appropriate.
Provides oxygen delivery including nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal adjuncts.
Desired Skills:
Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology
Demonstrates an independent work initiative, sound judgment and attention to detail
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform calculations
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Here is What You Need:
High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
Wyoming EMT-B certificate, or Wyoming A-EMT certificate, or Wyoming EMT-I, or Wyoming Paramedic license.
Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
Valid USA driver’s license
Must have clean driving record that follows Cheyenne Regional Medical Center’s driving guidelines
Must be 21 years of age or older (for insurance purposes)
Nice to Have:
National EMT certificate or National Paramedic license
Prior experience in patient care setting
Successful completion of EOS driving test
About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.
Full-time