EMT

Global Medical Response•Santa Clarita, CA

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance and delivers high-quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in an expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner, within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols, and company policies. Various shift types are available, with overtime built into every shift configuration. Opportunities are available to work on a Critical Care Transport unit and at special events throughout Los Angeles County, including professional baseball, hockey, football, soccer, and basketball events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
California driver’s license.
Ambulance Driver’s License from the DMV.
Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MCSA-5875 and MCSA-5876).
State of California EMT license.
CPR card from the American Heart Association, Health Care Provider level; handwritten cards are not accepted.
K4 report (driving record) from the DMV, less than 30 days old.
Completion of ICS-100, ICS-200, IS-700 (NIMS), and IS-800 (NIMS) courses.

Responsibilities

Follow and maintain familiarity with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other company policies.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatment.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered.
Use medical equipment appropriately, including a gurney, airway equipment or airway bag, IV, splints, bandages, and medications, when providing emergency medical treatment.
Communicate effectively with empathy and compassion when interviewing patients, family members, bystanders, other service agency members, and facility staff.