EMT Intermediate

Lifeteam EMS•East Liverpool, OH

About The Position

The EMT Intermediate compassionately delivers high-quality service and basic patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner. The role provides competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, follows applicable emergency treatment and transportation protocols, and safely operates and maintains emergency vehicles and relevant equipment. The EMT communicates patient information to other health care professionals and follows the appropriate chain of command when communicating with management and employees. The position requires compliance with company policies and applicable local, state, and regional EMS regulations and laws. The EMT accurately completes company, Department of Health, and EPAB documentation, including patient care reports, vehicle inspections, and equipment inventories. The role also includes maintaining company property and cleanliness, continuing professional education, and keeping required licensure and certifications current.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an EMT Basic/Intermediate program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employment.
Maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Maintain current and valid Ohio Advanced EMT Certification on file.
Maintain current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider minimum level.
Maintain current certification cards for other skill-based pay levels, such as BTLS, PALS, and PEEP.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 250 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all company policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean appearance and demonstrate courteous, professional, ethical, and cooperative behavior.
Continually improve and upgrade emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Provide competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Follow applicable emergency treatment and transportation protocols.
Safely operate and maintain emergency vehicles in compliance with applicable laws.
Safely operate and maintain equipment and tools relevant to an EMT.
Communicate patient information to other health care professionals.
Communicate information to management and other employees through the proper chain of command.
Comply with local, state, and regional EMS operations, regulations, and laws.
Accurately and completely document information required by the company, Department of Health, and EPAB, including the company patient care report.
Demonstrate compliance with continuing education and licensure requirements through attendance and documentation.
Submit continuing education documentation to company management quarterly.
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform required EMT duties.
Clean and maintain company property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
Complete the company daily vehicle inspection and daily equipment inventory forms accurately and completely.