EMT Basic - OU Transport

Pafford EMS•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT-Basic OU Transport position is part of a critical care transport team providing transport for critically ill patients in support of OU Health. The role delivers emergency medical services at the EMT certification level, maintains vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness, and works with other emergency services to coordinate patient care. The position requires professional conduct, timely and accurate documentation, compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, and the ability to work in hazardous, unpredictable, and physically demanding conditions.

Requirements

Active National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license/certification or home-state equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Ability to obtain and maintain Fit-for-Duty (FFD) clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain clearance to drive company vehicles.
Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR or equivalent.
Current Hazardous Communications Training, current within the deployment year.
Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator 3 (CEVO3) or Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC).
FEMA-approved ICS-100.c and ICS-200.b training.
FEMA-approved IS-800.c and NIMS-700.c training.
Current Hepatitis B and tetanus vaccinations and other immunizations, or declination records.
Ability to work long hours in unpredictable and unstable conditions.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to represent Pafford Medical Services professionally when interacting with customers, clients, governmental agencies and personnel, and federal and state contractors.
Ability to safely perform essential job functions and meet applicable productivity standards, including maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform work involving sitting, near-vision use for reading and computer use, lifting, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, reaching, and other physical exertion.
Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
Ability to operate in extreme conditions for extended periods, including flooding, extreme hot and cold temperatures, and disaster zones, with or without essential accommodations.
Visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures, perform accounting functions, operate a computer terminal and motor vehicle, and read extensively.

Nice To Haves

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS).

Responsibilities

Maintain personal knowledge and skills to deliver optimum patient care as emergency service personnel.
Supervise the performance of EMT trainees and other observers on the BLS unit.
Safely operate Pafford Medical Services vehicles in accordance with current state and federal rules and regulations.
Stock and maintain vehicles and their contents in a state of readiness; maintain the building and its contents and document these activities.
Work in hazardous environments to support safety and patient stabilization.
Coordinate with local BLS, ALS, fire, and law enforcement agencies on behalf of patients.
Document patient care, assessments, BLS skills, and service reports accurately and legibly by the end of each shift.
Participate in company quality assurance as needed.
Maintain crew vehicles, radios, equipment, supplies, and quarters in a state of readiness 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Participate in clinical training and evaluation when approved and requested.
Be punctual and ready for each shift; act professionally and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
Follow the Pafford Medical Services chain of command and comply with company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal rules and regulations.
Perform at the level associated with certification, following applicable clinical protocols, rules, and regulations.
Perform other related duties or tasks as assigned.