Emergency Medical Technician

PHI - Quality Care Through Quality Jobs•McKinney, TX

21h

About The Position

Emergency Medical Technician Join Our Life-Saving Team in McKinney, TX! Apply today! We are on the lookout for passionate Emergency Medical Technicians to join our elite ground crew! If you 've ever dreamt of making a real impact and being part of a life-saving mission, now is your chance! We are looking for talented EMTs to join our team of dedicated professionals. Join us in saving lives! As an EMT with PHI Health, you'll be at the forefront of critical care, providing rapid response and advanced medical assistance to those in need. We need heroes like you to ensure swift and effective medical transport, especially in emergencies. Who We Are: PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States. With an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field, we set the standard in the air medical industry. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country, all while offering services and outreach education to local communities and leading healthcare systems. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety, period. Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of emergency medical technician practice. The EMT is primarily responsible to provide safe and efficient transportation of ill or injured persons.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Current and unrestricted state certification/license as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Current required AHA certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Driver's License and local emergency medical services authorities' certification as applicable
Effective human relations skills
Competent computer abilities for electronic charting
Must be able to pass post hire functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment), drug screening and background screen.

Nice To Haves

EMS Provider or Fire Service experience is preferred.
Advanced degree in related field preferred

Responsibilities

Respond to emergent requests calmly, promptly and efficiently.
Effectively communicate with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
Complete patient care forms or any additional required forms in a competent and timely fashion.
Ensure that vehicles are in good working condition at all times and are properly maintained and stocked.
Ensure vehicles have all necessary equipment per governing authorities and that all equipment is in good working order at all times.
Clean, organize and restock vehicles as required after each transport.
Receive and respond to requests for emergent ambulance services and other duty related communication via two-way radio or other communication devices.
Properly document each transport via electronic charting system as required.
Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, CQI reviews, current literature, in- service meetings, and workshops.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography including maps, streets, and grid book systems.
Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses
Ensure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are current.
Accountable for ensuring corporate Safety Management System activities are being effectively applied by staff personnel with PHI Air Medical.
Promote PHI's Destination Zero initiative.
Any other duties as assigned.