Field Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Ada County • Boise, ID

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Ada County Paramedics has served the residents of Ada County as healthcare providers and patient advocates since 1975. Our expertise and genuine concern for the health and lives of all Ada County residents help shape our philosophy, which is based on a set of values we each adhere to: Accountability, Commitment, and Trust. Learn more about Ada County Paramedics/EMS by visiting their website. Ada County Paramedics/EMS provides medical care including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization to the ill and injured. This position is located in the Ada County Emergency Medical Services Department. An Advanced EMT (AEMT) is distinguished in the amount of education/training received and the scope of support they can provide. An AEMT has certification and/or licensure as an Advanced EMT and provides intermediate-level life support.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain State licensure as an AEMT
• Must attend sufficient continuing education classes and courses, both on and off duty to maintain AEMT certification, as required by the State of Idaho
• Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of Ada County
• Knowledge of rescue and emergency medical equipment
• Ability to perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of patients
• Ability to maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons
• Ability to learn new concepts in rescue techniques, medical skills and in pre-hospital care
• Ability to perform basic maintenance of rescue and medical equipment
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and orders
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude when representing the Department
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to safely drive and operate emergency vehicles
• Ability to work twelve or twenty-four (12 or 24) hour shifts
• Regular and punctual attendance is required to ensure timely and quality emergency response services
• Current AHA BLS Provider Card
• Current "State of Idaho” AEMT Card and/or, National Registry AEMT Card and/or, AEMT Certification or Licensure from another state and the ability to get Idaho State licensure as a condition of employment
• Former Military Personnel ONLY: DD form 214, Report of Separation

Responsibilities

• Administers efficient and effective first aid treatment, medical care, or life support care to sick or injured persons in prehospital settings in compliance with clinical standards
• Access, extricate, immobilize, and transport patients from a range of locations and emergency medical situations to appropriate medical facility, administering treatment along the way, requiring an excellent level of fitness, stamina, eyesight, and physical agility
• Assess nature and extend of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
• Operates and navigates emergency vehicles, operates equipment necessary to perform diagnostic and treatment procedures, and transports patients to appropriate medical facility
• Maintains communication with necessary parties including dispatch, hospital, police, and fire personnel
• Performs advanced techniques and procedures within the scope of practice
• Maintains Patient Care Reports, files, and forms
• Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training, and daily work
• Cleans and maintains equipment, vehicles and living quarters
• Assists with technical rescues
• Performs other related functions as assigned

Benefits

• excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
• generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• 11 paid holidays a year
• participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems which includes 13.98% employer contribution
• various savings plans including a deferred compensation 457(b) plan with up to 3% county match
• 401K plan
• paid parental leave
• work-from-home options
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• ongoing training opportunities and career pathing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed