EMT

PRIORITY ONDEMAND • Forest, MS

23d

About The Position

The EMT provides standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues, responds to emergency scenes, and provides nonemergency medical care and transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. The EMT provides medical care and monitoring at the scene and during transportation, follows local medical protocols and applicable laws and guidelines, and delivers patients to appropriate medical facilities. The role also includes preparing and maintaining ambulances and equipment, communicating with dispatch and other agencies, completing patient documentation, protecting patient privacy, and supporting public relations and community education. The EMT may act as a team leader and performs other related duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• Possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Hold current licensure, certification, or registration from the appropriate state agencies.
• Hold current CPR certification from the AHA or another appropriate organization.
• Hold the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Have a clean driving record approved by the company’s vehicle liability insurer.
• Be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and use good judgment.
• Be able to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
• Be able to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
• Demonstrate skill and ability consistent with providing high-quality patient care.
• Be able to perform effectively as both a team leader and a team member in patient-care situations.
• Be able to perform public relations and community education functions with the medical community and general public.
• Be able to reach, push, and pull.
• Be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Be able to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods of time.
• Be able to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
• Be able to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty, including up and down two flights of stairs.
• Be able to walk one-quarter of a mile without difficulty.
• Be able to complete all job duties during any hours of the day or night.

Responsibilities

• Provide standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues.
• Respond to emergency scenes and provide emergency medical care and transportation.
• Provide nonemergency medical care and transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations.
• Provide appropriate medical care and monitoring at the scene and during transportation, following applicable protocols, laws, and guidelines.
• Deliver patients safely to appropriate medical facilities and continue care and patient advocacy until care is transferred to an appropriate medical professional.
• Prepare ambulances and equipment for use at the beginning of each shift and after every call, including cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, restocking, completing checklists, and performing some routine maintenance.
• Maintain the security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and other company property.
• Inspect the base or station daily and perform housekeeping to keep living quarters clean, uncluttered, and sanitary.
• Communicate with company dispatch, medical control, and other agencies using radio, data link, pager, or cell phone as required.
• Use local geographic knowledge of hospitals, public venues, streets, and highway systems.
• Operate emergency vehicles safely and respond with appropriate care and caution.
• Complete and sign required documentation for each response and transport, and obtain patient medical histories and billing information.
• Maintain the security and privacy of company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable regulations.
• Follow Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation and company infection-control policies.
• When appropriate, lead and supervise other members of the emergency medical care team.
• Perform public relations and community education duties sponsored by the company.
• Maintain EMT recertification and other required licenses and certifications.
• Report to assigned shifts on time, properly groomed and in uniform, and remain on duty until properly relieved.
• Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, patient-care excellence, and safety.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed