EMT Basic

EMT Ambulance•Warren, OH

11d

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 emergency treatment and transportation protocols, safely operates and maintains emergency vehicles and relevant equipment, and communicates patient information to other healthcare professionals. The EMT Basic also maintains required credentials and continuing education, completes required patient-care and vehicle/equipment documentation, and keeps company property clean.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an EMT Basic program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employment.
Maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Maintain current, valid EMT Basic Certification on file.
Maintain current, valid CPT (Health Care Provider minimum) certification on file.
Maintain current certification cards on file for other skill-based pay levels, such as BTLS, PALS, and NALS.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.
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, and ethical behavior while working cooperatively with members of the EMS health care system.
Continually improve and upgrade emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Render competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Follow applicable emergency treatment and transportation protocols under company policy and local and EPAB requirements.
Safely operate and maintain emergency vehicles and comply with laws governing their operation.
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 emergency medical service operations, regulations, and laws.
Accurately and completely document information required by EMT Inc, the Department of Health, and EPAB, including the EMT Inc PCR.
Demonstrate compliance with EMT Inc and/or Department of Health continuing education and licensure requirements through attendance and documentation.
Submit continuing education documentation to EMT Inc management quarterly.
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform all tasks required of an EMT.
Clean and maintain EMT Inc property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
Complete the EMT Inc Daily Vehicle Inspection form and Daily Equipment Inventory form accurately and completely.