EMT Basic

Samaritan Care•Wooster, OH

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About The Position

Samaritan Care, Inc. is hiring an EMT Basic to operate a 12-hour truck on a rotating two-week schedule: four days one week and three days the next. The EMT provides pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care, operates and maintains emergency vehicles and related equipment, communicates patient and operational information, and completes required documentation. The role also involves maintaining company property and meeting continuing education, certification, and regulatory requirements. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an EMT Basic program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employment.
Current valid driver's license.
Current valid EMT Basic certification on file.
Current valid CPR certification at the Health Care Provider minimum level on file.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 150 pounds; physical demands also include frequent lifting and/or moving of more than 150 pounds, including carrying patients up and down stairs.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience 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 conduct.
Continually improve emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Provide competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, following applicable treatment and transportation protocols.
Safely operate and maintain an emergency vehicle in compliance with relevant laws.
Safely operate and maintain equipment and tools relevant to EMT duties.
Communicate patient information to other healthcare professionals and communicate through the proper chain of command with management and employees.
Accurately and completely document information required by Samaritan Care, Inc. and the Department of Health, including patient care reports, daily vehicle inspection forms, and daily equipment inventory forms.
Attend and document continuing education and licensure requirements, and submit continuing education documentation to management when completed and when certifications are renewed.
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform EMT duties.
Clean and maintain company property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.