EMT

About the role

The EMT-B is responsible for providing the safe and efficient response, treatment, and transport of all people requesting or requiring emergent or non-emergent medical services. Primary role includes assessing patients, administering basic life support, operating ambulances and documenting care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care in accordance with clinical policies, statewide protocol, and standards of care
• Assessing injuries/illnesses and providing basic life support (BLS) on scene and during transport in accordance with statewide treatment protocols.
• Attend to all patients in a courteous, professional manner
• Operate the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations; company policies; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and statutes
• Complete a vehicle and equipment checklist at the beginning of each assigned shift.
• Inspect and clean the assigned vehicle and all equipment.
• Ensure compliance with minimum stock requirements, proper function, and cleanliness of all equipment
• Accurately record patient care, ensuring completion and submitting required paperwork and PCR documentation as required on a daily basis.
• Provide appropriate documentation of patient intervention in the pre-hospital setting
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with minimal supervision using good judgment, common sense, and leadership ability.
• Have and maintain a thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical services at the basic level.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with patients, EMS Agencies, physicians, hospital personnel, emergency service providers, fire department personnel, and the general public.
• Attends all mandated company training functions as required and submits proof of completing equivalent training to the company in a timely fashion.
• Maintains knowledge of and complies with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines at all times.
• Maintains all required certifications as an active EMS provider and supplies valid copies of all certifications and driver’s license prior to their expiration dates
• Must maintain a reliable attendance record
• Perform daily housekeeping duties at all assigned bases of operation
• Completes other duties as requested and assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current MA Basic EMT certification in good standing by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health (DPH), Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).