EMT

LifeLine Ambulance, Inc.•Moses Lake, WA

1d•$17 - $19

About The Position

LifeLine Ambulance is hiring a full-time EMT to work in its Primary 911 Response System in Washington. The role serves emergency and non-emergency medical requests across multiple locations and provides opportunities to practice and develop EMT skills. Employees work a schedule of two days on and six days off, with flexible scheduling. The employer provides state-of-the-art medical equipment and first-class stations. The EMT assesses and treats patients at emergency scenes and during transport, provides care in accordance with applicable protocols and scope of practice, and communicates patient observations and care to receiving medical facility staff. The role also includes maintaining patient and company confidentiality, completing patient care reports, inspecting equipment, and preparing Toughbooks at the beginning of each shift.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Active Washington State EMT-B certification.
Current OTEP/continuing education.
Current AHA healthcare provider CPR certification.
Current Washington State driver's license.
Current Hepatitis B vaccination.
Ability to pass a Washington State driver's check.
Ability to lift a minimum of 100 pounds.
Knowledge and skill in applying basic on-site emergency medical protocols and procedures.
Knowledge of emergency medical response and ambulance transport methods and techniques.
Knowledge of the operational characteristics of emergency medical transport equipment.
Knowledge of appropriate diagnosis, medical treatment, and evacuation procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of basic emergency medical services, first aid, life support, and medical and ambulance transport.
Ability to interpret local EMT-B protocols and company policies and procedures and apply them to specific situations.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Skill in performing basic life-support procedures in accordance with medical protocols.
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

EMT-B experience is preferred but not required.
IV-Tech or AEMT certification may qualify for a higher starting wage within the posted range.

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of all patient and company information.
Report observations and emergency medical care verbally and in writing or electronically to receiving medical facility staff for records and diagnostics.
Continuously assess patients en route to a medical facility and provide additional care as indicated or directed by medical control.
Data-link all Toughbooks at the beginning of each shift.
Function within the scope of care defined by state, regional, and local regulatory agencies.
Provide emergency medical and trauma care to adults, children, and infants based on assessment findings.
Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical requests and provide on-site assistance to patients as required.
Perform or assist with the initial assessment and management of emergency patients in accordance with specified protocols and procedures.
Inspect emergency medical equipment to ensure it is serviceable and complies with safety and infection-control regulations and standards.
Complete patient care reports fully and thoroughly.
Operate and maintain emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
Work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, and occasionally work past the end of a shift.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Employer-paid life insurance.
401(k).
Fitness reimbursement.
Paid training and uniforms.
Eight paid holidays, if working on the holiday.
Paid vacation: one week after the first year of employment and two weeks per year thereafter.
Paid sick time.
Profit-sharing opportunities through a partially employee-owned company.
Boot reimbursement after one full year of employment.
$100 call-in bonus opportunities.
Employee referral bonus program.
Relocation assistance depending on applicant need.
Opportunities for multinational charitable outreach programs.