EMT-Basic

Responsibilities

• Transports patients safely in an ambulance to and from medical appointments.
• Remain up to date with current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses and all certifications, licenses and registrations.
• Courtly, helpful, and professional manner when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all State and County protocols.
• Respond promptly to assignments as required by the Dispatch Center.
• Communicates with regularly with dispatch team regarding location, patient status, and other relevant information.
• Be flexible as services operate on a 24-hour clock- your work shift schedule may vary due to the nature of the business.
• Thoroughly documents medical care given to patients in EHR system.
• Obtains necessary signatures and paperwork for each transport.
• Provide top tier medical transport to medical facilities by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely lift the stretcher (must be able to lift and carry 125 pounds)
• Upon request provides assistance to the receiving medical facility staff.
• Operates MedEx vehicles while complying with North Carolina State Law and company policies.
• Ensures that the ambulance is clean, washed and kept in a neat orderly condition.
• Determines that vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by performing daily check off sheets and reporting known issues.
• Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after each use.
• Ensures equipment is in a state of readiness and reports repair of any malfunctioning equipment.
• Makes careful check of all equipment so that the ambulance is ready for the next run.
• Assists in completing any office duties, which may include cleaning office and living space.
• Attends continuing education and refresher training programs as required by employers, medical control, licensing or certifying agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current NC EMT-Basic certification or able to obtain one.
• Possess a valid State Driver’s License.
• Driving record in compliance with MedEx Safety and Driving policy.
• Must be physically able to meet the demands of the position.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Other Supplemental Insurances
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Direct Deposit
• On-Site Continuing Education (Paid for by MedEx)