Advanced EMT - 911 Provider

EMT Ambulance•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

The Advanced EMT (AEMT) compassionately delivers high-quality service and basic patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner. The role provides competent care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, follows applicable emergency treatment and transportation protocols, and operates emergency vehicles and AEMT-related equipment safely. The position also requires accurate documentation, ongoing professional education and licensure compliance, effective communication with health care professionals and company personnel, and maintaining company property and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an AEMT program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employment.
Maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Maintain current, valid AEMT status on file.
Maintain current CPT certification on file, at a minimum of Health Care Provider level.
Maintain current certification cards on file for other applicable skill-based pay-level certifications, such as BTLS, PALS, and PEEP.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods; walk, bend, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, and carry.
Frequently lift and/or move more than 125 pounds, including lifting, moving, and carrying patients up and down stairs.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 250 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and regional EMS regulations and laws.
Maintain a clean appearance and demonstrate courteous, professional, and ethical behavior while cooperating with other members of the EMS health care system.
Continually improve and upgrade emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Render competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Follow applicable protocols for emergency treatment and transportation.
Safely operate and maintain emergency vehicles in compliance with laws governing their operation.
Safely operate and maintain equipment and tools relevant to an AEMT.
Communicate patient information to other health care professionals and communicate information through the proper chain of command to management and other company employees.
Accurately and completely document information required by the company, Department of Health, and EPAB, including required Company PCR information.
Demonstrate compliance with continuing education and licensure requirements through attendance and documentation, and submit continuing education documentation to company management quarterly.
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform AEMT duties.
Clean and maintain company property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
Complete the Company Daily Vehicle Inspection form and Company Daily Equipment Inventory form accurately and completely.
Maintain current certification records on file, including AEMT, CPT, and applicable skill-based pay-level certification cards.