Emergency Medical Technician
EMSA- Emergency Medical Services Authority · Oklahoma City, OK · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
EMSA is Oklahoma's largest ambulance service with a fleet of over 100 ambulances and a team of 700 Team Members. We offer competitive pay with shift differentials for nights and weekends, quarterly bonuses, and opportunities for growth.
Responsibilities
- Conduct self in an ethical, professional manner; project a positive self/company/system image.
- Follow the directions of the Clinical Services/Fields Operations Supervisors, System Status Controllers, Operations and Director of Operations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, public safety agencies, the public, and other allied healthcare professionals as the need arises.
- Understand and adhere to all documented clinical standards and clinical performance criteria as set by the Medical Director.
- Achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance by meeting continuing education requirements and by maintaining job performance skills through education and practice.
- Follow medical care practices as documented in EMSA medical protocols and as mandated by the Medical Control Board.
- Responsible for overall care and safe transportation of patients assigned to the crew by the System Status Controller.
- Responsible for safe transport of patient to and from ambulance. This includes lifting of patient to and from a backboard, stretcher, or equivalent, and maneuvering patients past any obstacles encountered while moving the patient to the ambulance.
- When assigned as an Emergency Vehicle Operator, the Team Member will be always responsible for and in control of the assigned ambulance and in accordance with approved company policy on safe and efficient ambulance operation.
- Responsible for the care, use, and appearance of assigned ambulance and equipment. Must be familiar with all equipment placement on unit and have a complete, accurate documented inventory of all equipment.
- Must be physically and mentally ready to respond to all calls in time periods as dictated by company policy.
- Must immediately report to appropriate authority any malfunctions and/or damage to any equipment or ambulances whether the crew was using or operating the equipment at the time of the damage or malfunction. A written report must also be submitted in accordance with company policy.
- Must submit a verbal and written report of any injuries sustained to self, co-workers, or patients to appropriate authority and submit to follow-up procedures as dictated by company policy.
- Must follow guidelines and standards as set forth by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and EMSA Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Support, properly interpret, and implement any policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, philosophies, or other directives as set forth by EMSA or other regulatory agencies.
- Conforms to dress code and personal hygiene standards. Adheres to EMSA’s Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy.
- Punctuality and regular, predictable, reliable, consistent attendance are essential.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 18-Years of age or above
- Possess and maintain Oklahoma Department of Health EMT Certification.
- Possess and maintain National Registry EMT Certification.
- Possess and maintain current Oklahoma motor vehicle operator’s license and be within company guidelines with no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.
- Possess and maintain all certifications required by the Medical Control Board and EMSA.
Skills
- Effective communication skills with EMS Field Team Members, EMS Dispatch, EMS Management, allied emergency personnel, and all levels of hospital personnel.
- Strong English grammar, spelling, and usage skills required, with standards approved by the Medical Director, Clinical Services Manager, and Director of Operations.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of other organizations.
Benefits
Includes 457b retirement account with large employer match, paid time off - accruing from your first day on the job, excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contributions toward premiums, employer paid life, disability, EAP, and more.
Pay
Competitive pay with shift differentials for nights and weekends. Quarterly bonuses offered.
Schedule
Variations of shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.