EMT Basic

Salary Range: $26.64 - $42.93 DOE (This rate applies to 12-hour shifts and averages 42 hours per week)

About the role

We’re hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) that will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for medical assistance and deliver high-quality care, treatment, and customer service to patients.

If offered the position, you must have open availability based off of operational needs which will include weekdays and weekends.

Prior to scheduling an interview, you must sign up or have already completed your Contra Costa County EMS Orientation Webinar. Sign up here. Please notify Danyell.Walsh@gmr.net when this has been completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide an assessment of patients, determine necessary care and deliver emergency services by utilizing appropriate medical techniques and equipment.
• Document patient information, condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Use appropriate EMT skills to provide care including communications, medical equipment, cleaning procedures, office equipment and tools.
• Operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow EMTs.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and be at least 18 years of age.
• CA State EMT License (gray card).
• Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• CA Ambulance Driver's License with the legible Issued Date shown on the card (can be handwritten).
• CA State Driver’s License.
• CPR/American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Card.
• ICS 100, ICS 200, NIMS 700, ICS 800 certifications.
• Provide confirmation of scheduled date for the EMS Orientation Webinar or certification of completion.
• Driving record in compliance with AMR's Safety & Driving policy (proof required if conditional employment offer is made).
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Proof of Vaccinations.
• 6 months of ambulance experience.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently and as a team member, employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong listening and comprehension abilities.
• Adaptability to quickly evolving situations.
• Strong decision-making.

Benefits

• Sponsorships, educational scholarships, and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Why Choose AMR?

AMR is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors — keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable — unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.