Emergency Medical Technician (Basic & Advanced)

SHOALS AMBULANCE LLC•Bessemer, AL

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About The Position

Provides standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues, responds to emergency scenes, and provides nonemergency medical care and transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. Provides care and patient monitoring at scenes and during transport, following local medical protocols, state law, and applicable company and government guidelines. Safely delivers patients to the appropriate medical facility and performs other duties related to emergency and nonemergency medical care and transportation as directed. The EMT prepares and maintains the ambulance, equipment, station, and living quarters; inspects, cleans, disinfects, restocks, and completes checklists; performs some routine maintenance; and safeguards company property. The role requires maintaining communications with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies, and knowledge of local geography. The EMT provides patient care and advocacy until responsibility is transferred to an appropriate medical professional, completes required documentation, obtains patient histories and billing information, and protects patient and company information. The EMT follows infection-control practices, may lead and supervise members of the care team, and may support public relations and community education. The position requires maintaining required licenses and certifications, reporting on time in uniform, remaining on duty until properly relieved, and prioritizing patient care, safety, professionalism, and leadership. The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, sit or stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs, walk a quarter mile, and lift and maneuver 150 pounds, including up and down two flights of stairs. Duties may need to be performed at any hour of the day or night.

Requirements

High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
Current license, certification, or registration from the appropriate state agencies.
Current CPR certification from the AHA or another appropriate organization.
Current ACLS, PALS, and/or other specialty certifications as required.
Current state motor vehicle operator’s license at the appropriate level.
Clean driving record approved by the company’s vehicle liability insurer.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
Skill and ability consistent with providing high-quality patient care.
Ability to perform effectively as both team leader and team member in patient-care situations.
Ability to carry out public relations and community education functions with the medical community and general public.
Ability to reach, push, and pull.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods.
Ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
Ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty, including up and down two flights of stairs.
Ability to walk one-quarter mile without difficulty.
Ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.

Responsibilities

Provide standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues.
Respond to emergency scenes and provide emergency medical care and transportation.
Provide nonemergency medical care and transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations.
Provide appropriate medical care and monitoring at the scene and during transportation, following applicable protocols, laws, and guidelines.
Safely deliver patients to appropriate medical facilities and continue care and advocacy until responsibility is transferred to an appropriate medical professional.
Prepare, inspect, clean, disinfect, restock, and maintain the ambulance and equipment; complete daily checklists and perform some routine maintenance.
Secure company buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and other property.
Inspect the base or station and perform housekeeping to keep living quarters clean, uncluttered, and sanitary.
Maintain communications with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies through required communication channels.
Maintain knowledge of local geography, hospitals, public venues, streets, and highways.
Operate emergency vehicles safely and respond in accordance with state law, EMS regulations, company policy, and safe-driving principles.
Complete and sign required documentation for every response and transport; obtain patient histories and billing information.
Maintain the security and privacy of company and patient information in accordance with applicable regulations.
Follow Universal Precautions, Body Substance Isolation, and company infection-control policies and procedures.
When necessary and appropriate, lead and supervise other members of the emergency medical care team.
Perform public relations and community education duties sponsored by the company.
Maintain EMT recertification and other required licenses and certifications.
Report to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed and in uniform, and remain on duty until properly relieved.
Perform other duties as directed by management.