EMT Basic

EMT Ambulance•Bellaire, OH

16h

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 patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, follows applicable emergency treatment and transportation protocols, and safely operates and maintains emergency vehicles, equipment, and tools. The EMT communicates patient information and workplace information through appropriate channels; complies with company policies and applicable EMS regulations and laws; and completes required patient care reports, inspection forms, inventories, and other documentation. The position also requires maintaining licensure and certifications, completing continuing education, and keeping company property clean and maintained.

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 least at the Health Care Provider level.
Maintain current certification cards for other skill-based pay levels, such as BTLS, PALS, and NALS.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 250 pounds.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods and walk, bend, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, and carry.
One year of related experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean appearance and demonstrate courteous, professional, ethical behavior and cooperative work with other members of the EMS health care system.
Continually improve and upgrade emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Provide competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Follow applicable protocols for emergency treatment and transportation under company policy and local protocols.
Safely operate and maintain an emergency vehicle in compliance with applicable laws.
Safely operate and maintain equipment and tools relevant to EMT duties.
Communicate patient information to other members of the health care profession.
Communicate information to management and other employees through the proper chain of command.
Comply with local, state, and regional EMS operations, regulations, and laws.
Accurately and completely document information required by the company and the Department of Health, including required patient care report information.
Demonstrate compliance with continuing education and licensure requirements through attendance and documentation, and submit continuing education documentation to management when completed and when certification cards are renewed.
Maintain the physical ability to perform all tasks required in EMT duties.
Clean and maintain company property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
Complete the required Daily Vehicle Inspection and Daily Equipment Inventory forms accurately and completely.