Emergency Medical Technician

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Panama City, FL

About The Position

The EMT provides patient care in both the emergency and non-emergency environment. Ensures compliance with all State of Florida EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to ensure it is clean and in proper working condition. Maintains all company required licenses and certifications for an EMT position. Must hold a State of Florida Driver's License. Must attend in-house mandatory training in addition to all EMT required courses. Follow all company policies and procedures including company medical director approved protocols and standing orders. Employees hired into this position are subject to a six-month introductory probationary period.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
State of Florida EMT License
Basic Life Support Certification
PHTLS or equivalent certification (within 6 months of hire date)
Current State of Florida Drivers License
Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.
Ability to read and interpret local maps.
Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous and rapidly emergent tasks.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, operations and other customer service issues.
Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications.
Demonstrated ability to represent the company and other team members as an EMS professional.

Nice To Haves

EVOC or equivalent certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the communications center as directed.
Provide care and treatment to patients according to company policy and the company medical director protocols.
Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly and monthly unit check offs.
Ensures unit and crew members adhere to policies, procedures, guidelines, directives and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
Ensures vehicle placed in-service comply with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Florida and other authorized agencies.
Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
Self-motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
Performs other such duties as may be required.