EMT Basic

Medics First•Springfield, IL

21h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of basic life support as defined by the respective Departments of Public Health guidelines and any applicable system regulations. Will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests when required. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (This list may not include all the duties assigned.) Monitor all patients as assigned to his/her care. Provide basic life support when necessary. Assist the paramedic in all advanced life support situations. Provide patients and their families with any assistance when requested. Assure the accuracy and completeness of all company and patient contact paperwork. Be responsible for all equipment and supplies as specified on company vehicle check-off sheets and inventory requirements. Maintains current certification according to provisions set forth by the governing licensure. Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times. Help promote a positive company image. Accepts other duties as assigned. Medics First provides competitive benefits: 403(b) account with 50% company match Paid Time Off Holiday Pay — six paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Payroll Direct Deposit Furnished Uniforms Paid Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as flex-spending or HSA accounts Disability Life Insurance Fitness Center Memberships

Requirements

Knowledge of the professional pre-hospital theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures required to administer patient care.
Mathematics and chemical knowledge necessary to perform calculations as required.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional pre-hospital care.
Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
Skill in developing and maintaining quality assurance.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public, including communicative skills.
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Valid High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid respective Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Licensure and National Registry Licensure defined by market, CPR, BTLS
Valid State Driver's License.
Must be able to report for duty when emergency staffing conditions occur (at most 20 hours per week).

Responsibilities

Monitor all patients as assigned to his/her care.
Provide basic life support when necessary.
Assist the paramedic in all advanced life support situations.
Provide patients and their families with any assistance when requested.
Assure the accuracy and completeness of all company and patient contact paperwork.
Be responsible for all equipment and supplies as specified on company vehicle check-off sheets and inventory requirements.
Maintains current certification according to provisions set forth by the governing licensure.
Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times.
Help promote a positive company image.
Accepts other duties as assigned.

Benefits

403(b) account with 50% company match
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay — six paid holidays each year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Payroll Direct Deposit
Furnished Uniforms
Paid Continuing Education
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as flex-spending or HSA accounts
Disability
Life Insurance
Fitness Center Memberships