EMT

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•North Charleston, SC

70d

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 from hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. The EMT provides appropriate medical care and monitoring at the scene and during transport to, from, or between facilities, following local medical protocols, state law, and company, local, regional, and state guidelines. The EMT delivers patients to appropriate medical facilities and performs other related duties as directed. The role includes preparing and maintaining the ambulance, equipment, and station; communicating with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies; responding safely to calls; documenting patient care and obtaining medical and billing information; protecting confidential information; following infection-control procedures; and supporting patient advocacy, public relations, and community education. The EMT may lead and supervise other members of the emergency medical care team when appropriate, and is responsible for maintaining required certifications and licenses.

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.
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.
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.
Be able to function effectively as both team leader and team member in patient-care situations.
Be able to perform public relations and community education duties with the medical community and general public.
Be able to reach, push, and pull.
Be able to sit or stand for long periods.
Be able to bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods.
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 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.
Respond to hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations to provide nonemergency medical care and transportation.
Provide appropriate medical care and monitoring at scenes and during transport, following applicable protocols, laws, and guidelines.
Deliver patients to the appropriate medical facility and continue care and advocacy until responsibility is transferred to an appropriate medical professional.
Prepare, clean, disinfect, inspect, restock, and perform routine maintenance on the ambulance and equipment; complete daily checklists.
Secure company buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and other property.
Inspect and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the assigned base or station.
Communicate with company dispatch, medical control, and other agencies using required communication systems.
Respond to emergency and nonemergency calls safely and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
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 applicable regulations.
Follow Universal Precautions, Body Substance Isolation, and company infection-control policies.
Act as a team leader when appropriate, directing and supervising other emergency medical care team members.
Perform public relations and community education duties sponsored by the company.
Maintain required EMT recertification, licenses, and certifications.
Report for assigned shifts on time in proper uniform and remain on duty until properly relieved.
Perform other duties as directed by management.