Emergency Medical Technician (EMT - Basic or Advanced) - Ground Ambulance, New Expansion

Ascent Medical Transport • Fruitland, ID

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About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides basic life support (BLS) within their scope of practice and assists Ascent Medical Transport (AMT) teams during advanced life support (ALS) and critical care transports (CCT). Patient care must be delivered efficiently and knowledgeably, documented accurately, and coordinated appropriately with other healthcare personnel.

The role includes assessing and responding to patients’ conditions, operating and checking transport equipment, maintaining supplies, and cleaning the ambulance after calls. Duties are performed in a moving ground ambulance and may also take place outdoors in inclement weather or extreme temperatures. The EMT may be exposed to noise and vibration, infectious disease, bodily fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, radiation, and other conditions. The position requires working irregular hours, potentially under high-stress conditions.

Requirements

• Current EMT-B or AEMT certificate in Idaho, or a definitive plan to complete certification before hire.
• Current BLS certification for a Health Care Provider.
• Current valid, unrestricted driver’s license in the state of residence.
• ICS 100 and ICS 700.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.
• Ability to work irregular hours under high-stress conditions.
• Ability to perform duties in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to use hands and fingers with precision to manipulate complex and delicate equipment.
• Ability to use a computer and type frequently for patient care documentation, accessing information, and medication preparation.
• Ability to lift, bend, carry, walk, and assist with transporting or ambulating patients; duties may involve heavy items.
• Ability to push and pull gurneys and portable equipment and navigate crowded rooms with equipment and floor cords.
• Ability to stand in one place for an extended period when required.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening before employment or deployment.

Responsibilities

• Perform primary assessments and recognize and respond appropriately to impaired airway, breathing, or circulation.
• Perform head-to-toe secondary assessments, evaluate injuries accurately and promptly, and respond appropriately.
• Apply principles of immobilization and use equipment properly.
• Perform essential duties in a moving ground ambulance and, when necessary, outdoors in inclement weather or extreme temperatures.
• Operate transport equipment effectively within the EMT’s scope of practice.
• Check the function and safety of all equipment.
• Use supplies efficiently and replace them as needed or after each call.
• Clean the front and back of the ambulance after each call or before the end of the shift.
• Complete patient care reports accurately and promptly according to AMT standard practice and direction.
• Assist AMT teams with care during ALS and CCT transports.
• Communicate effectively with patients, care providers, and others, including quickly understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues during emergencies.
• Transfer and position patients safely and independently, and assist with their transport and ambulation.
• Handle, carry, and distribute supplies and equipment, including pushing and pulling gurneys and portable equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed