Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Del Puerto Health Care District • Patterson, CA

7d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform those skills consistent with the State of California scope of practice and local expanded scope of practice for a paramedic and within the guidelines, protocols and policies as directed by Mountain Valley EMS Agency. Responsible for the delivery of high-quality pre-hospital care. The paramedic is usually the primary Advanced Life Support care giver, as defined in Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code and Title 22, California Code of Regulations. Manage each scene and available resources in a manner that provides the highest quality patient care and customer service.

Currently we have up to 3 opportunities, however applications to be accepted and maintained for 6-months following selections for possible future vacancies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Certifications as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in Stanislaus County
• Completion of high school or equivalent technical training
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, patients, family members, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Current EMT certification
• Current CPR
• Basic Life Support
• CADL
• CDL
• MCI with the State of California Ambulance driver’s license endorsement.
• Involvement in community/civic health matters/projects as appropriate.
• Operates emergency ambulances in a safe and professional manner at all times.
• Adhere to all California traffic laws regarding vehicle operations, for both normal and emergency driving as outlined in the California Ambulance Drivers Handbook and California Code of Regulations Title 13-Motor Vehicles.
• Must be able to operate an ambulance during transport in a manner that allows the attendant to provide proper medical care and patient comfort.

Nice To Haves

• Participates in Safety Committee, adhere to safety standards for the ambulance Services.

Responsibilities

• Regularly attend staff meetings, read all bulletins, complete all online training assignments, to remain informed of current District policy and procedures, especially any changes to prior policy/practice
• Maintains license/accreditation and certification as an EMT-1 in Stanislaus County
• Responds as scheduled or as needed to emergency calls
• Completes all required documentation accurately and submits according to established time frames
• Perform station duties as required
• Participates in public relations and educational programs
• Adheres to the established customer service standards for all Patterson District Ambulance employees
• Participates in the ongoing quality assurance/quality improvement program
• Assure that an appropriate stock level of medications, medical supplies, equipment, etc., is maintained. Ensure that supplies and equipment are used in a safe and efficient manner to avoid waste and that ambulance service work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Participate in all required safety orientations, drills and training programs. Responsible for following safety rules and regulations in order to maintain a safe work environment and to help prevent workplace injuries
• Adhere to District attendance standards and standards of conduct
• Adhere to and follow all applicable governmental laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, procedures and protocols governing EMS personnel, including all County and District continuing education and in-service training requirements
• Participates and assists in training and orientation of new employees and first responders
• Maintain proper uniform appearance and demeanor at all times
• Maintain the confidentiality of all patient care information
• Provides high quality patient care and customer service in a courteous manner to every patient to ensure that all patients are treated fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient served
• Must be able to respond properly to emergency situations and disasters
• Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED