EMT

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•North Charleston, SC

56d

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 care and monitors patients at scenes and during transport, following local medical protocols, state law, and applicable company and government guidelines, and delivers patients to appropriate medical facilities. The position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 24-month full-time employment commitment. The EMT maintains the ambulance, equipment, station, and company property; communicates with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies; completes documentation and obtains patient histories and billing information; and protects patient and company information. The EMT works safely and professionally with patients, partners, medical staff, public safety personnel, and the public, and may lead other members of the emergency medical care team when appropriate. The position reports to a Field Supervisor or Operations Manager for operational activities and to the Medical Director or Medical Control for patient-care, protocol, and clinical-quality activities.

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 current ACLS, PALS, and/or other specialty certifications as required.
Hold the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
Have a clean driving record approved by the company’s vehicle liability insurer.
Work effectively with minimal supervision and use good judgment.
Work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
Interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
Demonstrate the skill and ability needed to provide high-quality patient care.
Perform effectively as a team leader and team member in patient-care situations.
Perform public relations and community education functions with the medical community and general public.
Be able to reach, push, and pull; sit or stand for long periods; bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods; and 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 and all hours of the day and 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 local protocols, state law, and applicable guidelines.
Deliver patients to appropriate medical facilities and continue care and advocacy until responsibility is transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report is given.
Prepare the ambulance and equipment for use at the beginning of each shift and after every call by cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, restocking, completing checklists, and performing some routine maintenance.
Secure company buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and other property; inspect the base or station and perform housekeeping duties as needed.
Communicate with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies using radio, data link, pager, or cell phone as required.
Use local geographic knowledge, including the locations of hospitals, public venues, streets, and highways.
Operate safely when responding to emergency and nonemergency calls, consistent with state law, EMS regulations, company policy, and safe emergency vehicle practices.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation for every response and transport; 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.
Lead and supervise other members of the emergency medical care team when necessary and appropriate.
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; remain on duty until properly relieved.
Perform other duties related to emergency and nonemergency medical care and transportation as directed.