EMT

LifeLine Ambulance, Inc.•Omak, WA

2d•$17 - $19

About The Position

LifeLine Ambulance is hiring a full-time EMT to work in its Primary 911 Response System in Washington’s Wenatchee Valley, Okanogan Valley, and Grant County locations. EMTs respond to primary 911 and non-emergency medical requests, assess and care for patients at emergency scenes and during transport, and work within applicable medical protocols and regulatory requirements. The role offers a two-days-on, six-days-off schedule, flexible scheduling, a mix of 911 calls between multiple locations, state-of-the-art medical equipment, and first-class stations. The position pays $17.25–$19.00 per hour. IV-Tech and AEMT certifications may qualify for a higher starting wage scale within the posted range. Full-time employees receive a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k), fitness reimbursement, paid training and uniforms, paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick time. Additional offerings include boot reimbursement after one year, call-in bonus opportunities, an employee referral bonus program, relocation assistance depending on applicant need, profit-sharing opportunities, and opportunities for multinational charitable outreach programs.

Requirements

Knowledge of and skill in applying basic on-site emergency medical protocols and procedures.
Ability to lift at least 100 pounds.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient information.
Pass a Washington State driver’s check.
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 service provision, first aid, life support, and medical and ambulance transport.
Ability to operate and maintain emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
Knowledge of Incident Management Systems.
Skill in performing basic life support procedures in accordance with medical protocols.
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 interpret local EMT-B protocols and company policies and procedures and apply them in specific situations.
Successful completion of pre-employment background and driving record checks.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of all patient and company information.
Report verbally and in writing or electronically observations and emergency medical care provided at the scene and during transport to receiving medical facility staff.
Continuously assess patients en route to a medical facility and administer 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 as required.
Perform or assist with initial assessment and management of emergency patients’ illnesses or injuries according to 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 thoroughly and accurately.
Operate and maintain emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
Work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays, and occasionally work beyond 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 as a partially employee-owned company.
Boot reimbursement after one full year of employment.
$100 call-in bonus opportunities.
Employee referral bonus program.
Relocation assistance dependent on applicant need.
Opportunities for multinational charitable outreach programs.