EMT

Global Medical Response•Compton, CA

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance and delivers high-quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in an expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner, within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols, and company policies. The role requires maintaining required certifications and familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures, system changes, and company policies. The EMT operates and maintains a company vehicle and assigned unit in a state of readiness, including its mechanical reliability, medical supplies and equipment, cleanliness, and appearance. The position also requires completing appropriate documentation, reporting problems and discrepancies, maintaining professional appearance, and attending mandatory in-services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
California driver's license.
Ambulance Driver's License from the DMV.
Medical Examiner's Certificate.
State of California EMT License.
CPR card from the American Heart Association for Health Care Provider; handwritten cards are not accepted.
Driving record compliant with McCormick's Safety and Driving policy; proof is required if conditional employment is made.
Completion of ICS courses: IS-100B (ICS 100), IS-200B (ICS 200), IS-700A (NIMS), and IS-800B (NIMS).
Upload all active documents currently held to the application to be considered.

Responsibilities

Maintain familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements, and quality assurance procedures in the assigned system.
Stay aware of changes to system components and company policy.
Maintain certifications consistent with the tasks performed in the assigned system.
Comply with state and company requirements for operating a motor vehicle.
Operate a company vehicle according to company policy and safe practices.
Develop the ability to locate addresses quickly and safely using knowledge of number systems and street layouts.
Keep the assigned unit ready for service, including mechanical reliability, medical supplies and equipment, cleanliness, and appearance.
Immediately report discrepancies in vehicle or equipment standards that could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call to the Lead Paramedic.
Complete EMT documentation according to company policy.
Immediately report problems and unusual occurrences to the Lead Paramedic or Supervisor.
Maintain a professional appearance by following hygiene and uniform standards.
Attend all mandatory in-services.