Emergency Medical Technician

Ride Connection•Portland, OR

13h•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Evergreen Ambulance is seeking reliable, compassionate Emergency Medical Technicians to provide non-emergency transport and skilled, patient-centered Basic Life Support (BLS) throughout Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. EMTs support safe, reliable transportation for patients and provide care in out-of-hospital settings. This part-time position may suit new EMTs, EMTs seeking extra hours or a lower-stress work environment, and EMTs continuing their education. The role is based at Evergreen Ambulance’s Portland office and involves driving throughout the greater Portland metro area. The schedule is variable, with 10-hour shifts during operating hours of 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The position is 20–30 hours per week, typically two to three shifts, with a minimum of two shifts per week. Hourly pay is $23.50–$30.50. The work involves heavy physical demands, including safely lifting and moving patients and equipment in varied circumstances. EMTs must be able to drive an ambulance in all lighting and weather conditions, carry equipment, perform clinical tasks and communicate effectively in a moving ambulance, and walk extended distances while carrying heavy equipment. Evergreen Ambulance Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies listed in the job description.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification.
Oregon Health Authority license as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Ability to safely lift and move patients and equipment, including lifting over 100 pounds occasionally and over 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to drive an ambulance in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations in all lighting and weather conditions.
Ability to carry required equipment from the vehicle to the patient without assistance.
Ability to perform fine motor skills in a moving ambulance without undue attempts, injury, or pain to patients.
Ability to visualize objects in poor lighting and confined spaces.
Ability to walk extended distances without difficulty or rest while carrying heavy equipment.
Ability to hear faint noises with the aid of unpowered reproduction equipment in a loud environment.
Ability to write legibly and expeditiously in English to document patient care and accurately convey information.
Ability to communicate verbally in English clearly and expeditiously, with sufficient volume to convey information in a loud environment.

Responsibilities

Provide basic life support (BLS) patient care within scope and according to protocols.
Provide patient care in out-of-hospital settings.
Transport patients between residences and facilities, and between facilities.
Document care and provide reports to the receiving facility.
Use technology for communication and documentation, including electronic patient care records.
Establish and maintain communications with internal and external customers.
Maintain, clean, and stock the vehicle.
Operate the vehicle in accordance with driving laws and company procedures.
Maintain equipment and use it according to manufacturer and company procedures.
Report safety and potential safety hazards.
Perform base maintenance duties as needed, including cleaning and disinfecting.
Perform other duties as assigned.