EMT Basic

Samaritan Care•Orrville, OH

10d

About The Position

The EMT Basic compassionately delivers high-quality service and basic patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner. The role provides competent care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, follows applicable treatment and transportation protocols, and communicates patient information to other healthcare professionals. The EMT operates and maintains emergency vehicles, equipment, and tools; completes required patient care, vehicle inspection, and equipment inventory documentation; and complies with company policies and applicable emergency medical service regulations and laws. The position also requires maintaining licensure and certifications, completing continuing education, and keeping company property clean.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an EMT Basic/Intermediate program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employment.
Maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Maintain current, valid EMT Basic/Intermediate certification on file.
Maintain current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider minimum level.
Maintain current certification cards for other applicable skill-based pay levels, such as BTLS, PALS, and NALS.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
Ability to frequently lift, move, and carry patients weighing more than 125 pounds, including up and down stairs.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with company policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and regional EMS regulations and laws.
Maintain a clean appearance and demonstrate courteous, professional, ethical, and cooperative behavior.
Continually improve emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Provide competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings in accordance with applicable treatment and transportation protocols.
Safely operate and maintain emergency vehicles, equipment, and tools, and comply with laws governing emergency vehicle operation.
Communicate patient information to healthcare professionals and communicate workplace information through the appropriate chain of command.
Accurately and completely document information required by Samaritan Care, Inc. and the Department of Health, including patient care reports, daily vehicle inspections, and equipment inventories.
Attend and document continuing education as required, maintain licensure, and submit continuing education documentation to management.
Maintain the cleanliness of company property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform EMT duties, including lifting and carrying patients.