Emergency Medical Technician (Basic & Advanced)

About the role

Provides stand-by emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues, responds to emergency scenes, and provides non-emergency medical care and transportation to hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. Delivers medical care and monitoring at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates complete knowledge, understanding, and compliance of company policies and procedures.
• Ensures ambulance and equipment are ready for use at the start of each shift and after every call.
• Maintains security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and all other company property.
• Performs daily inspections of living quarters for cleanliness and completes appropriate housekeeping duties.
• Maintains appropriate communications with company dispatch, medical control, and other agencies.
• Knowledgeable about local geography including hospitals, public venues, and street systems.
• Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies with appropriate care and caution.
• Provides emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation according to local medical protocols and state law.
• Delivers patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Acts in the best interests of patient care and the company's reputation.
• Completes and signs all appropriate documentation for every response and transport.
• Obtains complete medical histories and billing information for all patients treated and/or transported.
• Maintains security and privacy of all company and patient information.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation and follows Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Acts as a team leader in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Participates in public relations and community education programs.
• Accepts responsibility for recertification and other required licenses and certifications.
• Reports to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed, and in uniform.
• Sets an example of professionalism and leadership.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.

Qualifications

• High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
• Currently certified in CPR by the AHA or another appropriate organization.
• Currently certified in ACLS, PALS, and/or other specialty certifications as required.
• Currently licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
• Effective with minimal supervision, able to work efficiently and interact constructively with others.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
• Consistent with the provision of high-quality patient care.
• Able to perform effectively as a team leader and team member.
• Able to perform effectively in public relations and community education functions.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to reach, push, and pull.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• The ability to perform all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.