EMT- Trainee

About the role

Responsible for assuring safe and efficient transportation of patients to and from healthcare destinations in either an ambulance or a wheelchair van.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes patient transfers.
• Moves patients via wheelchair to various appointments.
• Safely secures wheelchair patients utilizing seatbelts and restraining straps.
• Completes run reports on all patient moves.

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Emergency Medical Vehicle Operator (EMVO) Certification through WV Office of Emergency Medical Services within 60 days of hire.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • E/MV certification through the West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services.
  • Two (2) years of experience driving emergency vehicles.

Core duties and responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Plays an integral part of our emergency team assuring safe transport to and from the scene of accident or illness.
• Meets the healthcare needs of our community for a lifetime.

Physical requirements

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment.

Skills and abilities

• Service Excellence Standards.
• Knowledge of street, route and healthcare facility locations.
• Ability to follow hospital policies on attendance, punctuality, and scheduling.
• Computer skills to complete run reports and track daily activity.
• Ability to trouble shoot minor mechanical problems with van and lift.
• Familiar with WV emergency driving laws.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Varied (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)