Emergency Medical Technician

Northern Light Health•Bangor, ME

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About The Position

Northern Light Medical Transport and Emergency Care is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician for an ambulance transport position based at the Douglas Brown Building. EMTs use skills in patient assessment, airway management, CPR, automatic external defibrillation, oxygen delivery, wound dressing and hemorrhage control, splinting, spinal immobilization, childbirth, patient lifting and movement, and extrication. The role provides opportunities to use these skills in both routine transport and emergency settings. This is a PRN position scheduled for 12 hours per week, with no assigned hours. The listed salary range is $20.00–$22.10; additional compensation elements, such as differentials and incentive programs, may also be available.

Requirements

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic credential.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED).
Maintain licenses and certifications required for current licensure and continued employment.

Responsibilities

Maintain all licenses and certifications required for current licensure and continued employment.
Cooperate with and comply with the EMS Quality Assurance process and other essential documents.
Offer scheduling flexibility, including working late, arriving early, augmenting staffing when requested, and regularly completing pager shift duty.
Maintain professional conduct, appearance, behavior, responsibility, pride in the company, and willingness to mentor others and progress into specialty team assignments.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment when exposed to body fluids and chemicals.
Assess patients and manage emergencies using Basic Life Support equipment and procedures, including CPR, hemorrhage control, non-invasive shock treatment, fracture and spinal stabilization, environmental emergency management, emergency childbirth, semi-automatic defibrillator operation, and oxygen delivery.
Contribute to patient care, facility and equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
Maintain familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures in the assigned system.
Stay aware of changes in system components and company policy.
Maintain certifications consistent with the tasks performed in the assigned system.
Comply with state and company requirements for operating a motor vehicle.
Operate company vehicles according to company policy and safe practices.
Develop the ability to locate addresses quickly and safely using knowledge of numbering systems and street layouts.
Keep the unit ready for service, including maintaining mechanical reliability, medical supplies and equipment, cleanliness, and appearance standards.
Immediately report to the Lead Paramedic any vehicle or equipment discrepancies that could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call.
Complete required documentation according to company policy.
Immediately report problems and unusual occurrences to the Lead Paramedic or Supervisor.
Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to hygiene and uniform standards.
Participate in company activities, including staff meetings, committees, and public relations details.