EMT

Trans-Care Ambulance•Louisville, KY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

An EMT provides emergency medical care and transportation to patients who access the EMS System. The EMT is trained to assist higher certified technicians, including paramedics, in the treatment of patients. In non-emergent situations, the medical response team provides transportation to patients who require an ambulance because of a medical condition.

Requirements

Valid State Driver’s License
State of Indiana and/or Kentucky EMT-Basic Certification
Current CPR Certification
Pass Criminal Background Check
Pass BMV Motor Vehicle Report

Responsibilities

Satisfactorily perform all skills and procedures as designed by the Kentucky Board of EMS curriculum.
Practice skills and fulfill duties within the Indiana scope of practice and the Standard of Care, any physician order, or any direction by a higher medical authority.
Respond to EMS calls as assigned by the communications center observing the policies of Trans-Care on “out of chute” and “end of shift” time.
Know and follow all Trans-Care policies and procedures regarding normal operations and treat all Trans-Care customers, patients, fellow employees and/or vendors with honesty and respect according to Trans-Care’s Code of Conduct.
Observe a strict standard of patient confidentiality regarding the access, possession or transmission of Personal health information (PHI) per Trans- Care’s privacy policies designed to protect such information from access by unauthorized persons.
Safeguard the privacy of all patients protected health information in accordance with Trans-Care privacy policies, procedures and practices, as requested by federal and state law, and in accordance with Trans-Care policies of professionalism as a health care provider.
Report any concerns regarding real or possible breach of policies and procedures regarding patient confidential information and any observed practices by fellow employees which appear to violate these policies and/or procedures to the Privacy Officer at his/her earliest opportunity either in person, by email or anonymously as provided by federal regulation.
Be courteous and professional at all times while on duty, including interactions with Trans-Care’s customers, its patients, and communications center, and his or her supervisor(s). Attitudes that demonstrate sarcasm, argumentativeness and hostility are not acceptable behaviors.
Account for, check operability of, and be responsible for assuring that all required and basic equipment are operation, functional and located on her or his assigned unit prior to each shift and in accordance with Indiana law.
Maintain in-service education as prescribed by the Kentucky Board of EMS.
Operate assigned vehicle and personal conduct under the laws and rules of the State of Indiana and the safety policies of Trans-Care, including but not limited to procedures designed to enhance and provide the crew and patient safety at all times.
Submit documentation that is complete, accurate and timely prior to leaving his/her shift at the designated time for departure.
Help maintain a clean and hazard free work environment by performing such cleaning chores as requested both on or in a vehicle and station.
Advise of all vehicle problems needing attention or repair and submit the proper report(s) necessary for correction per Trans-Care procedure.
Maintain himself/herself in a fit condition to be able to perform lifting, bending, stooping and other associated physical activity without injury.
Perform any reasonably related duties as prescribed by his/her supervisor.