EMT-Cardiac

Coastal Medical Transportation Service•Cranston, RI

1d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the CMTS leadership team, physician medical director, and supervisory staff, Emergency Medical Technician-Cardiacs will provide safe and effective ambulance-based medical care at the advanced life support level. They will respond to requests for ambulance transport of patients between healthcare facilities and other locations, and be able to respond to requests for emergency medical services.

Requirements

Current Rhode Island EMT-Cardiac (AEMT-C) license in good standing.
Current NREMT certification at the applicable level, as required by the State of Rhode Island.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current CPR/BLS certification at the healthcare provider level.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to successfully complete required background checks, credentialing, and occupational health requirements.
Ability to work effectively in high-stress environments and demonstrate sound clinical judgment.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, moving, and assisting patients and medical equipment.
Ability and willingness to maintain all certifications required under the Rhode Island EMT-Cardiac/AEMT-C license and applicable regulatory requirements.
The ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising good judgment and common sense.
A thorough understanding of emergency medical care principles and practices.
The ability to work effectively with a partner and interact constructively with coworkers, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other EMS professionals.
A professional, respectful, and compassionate approach when interacting with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
Reliability, accountability, and attention to detail.
Flexibility to work a diverse schedule, including long shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and late calls.
The ability to accurately recall facts and conditions observed while experiencing significant physical or emotional stress.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and effective ambulance-based medical care at the advanced life support level.
Respond to requests for ambulance transport of patients between healthcare facilities and other locations.
Respond to requests for emergency medical services.