EMT PT

Acute Rescue and Transport Inc • Caldwell, ID

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About The Position

Acute Rescue employs Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide basic-level life support under the direction of a paramedic. EMTs evaluate, treat, and stabilize ill and injured patients while delivering attentive customer service and quality medical care. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, accuracy, and a professional, compassionate approach. EMTs operate emergency vehicles, transport patients, maintain records and equipment, and may perform technical rescues. The position is designated safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug testing. EMTs wear department uniforms while on duty and are responsible for maintaining and cleaning their uniforms and issued equipment.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess and maintain State Licensure as an EMT-Basic, or have active NREMT EMT status and be able to pass an IDHW criminal background check and affiliate with ART to obtain State Licensure within the first 30+ days of employment.
• Possess and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) credentials.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Obtain and maintain ART training requirements as assigned.
• Know the street systems, addresses, and physical layout of the assigned region.
• Know rescue and emergency medical equipment.
• Be skilled at performing technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy and addressing patients' emotional and medical needs.
• Be able to perform basic maintenance of rescue and medical equipment; understand and follow verbal and written instructions and orders; maintain a professional attitude; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with ART staff and served facilities.
• Be able to safely drive and operate emergency vehicles and retain Emergency Vehicle Operations Course training.
• Be able to work 12- and 24-hour shifts.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Wear department uniforms while on duty and maintain and clean dress and safety uniforms and issued equipment.
• Meet the physical and communication demands of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform the essential functions of an EMT-Basic as defined by the Idaho State Bureau of EMS and Preparedness.
• Provide and direct efficient and effective medical care to ill and injured people.
• Operate emergency vehicles and transport patients to appropriate medical facilities.
• Communicate with dispatch, hospitals, police, fire personnel, and other necessary parties.
• Maintain patient care reports, files, forms, and records of vehicles, supplies, training, and daily work.
• Clean and maintain equipment, vehicles, and living quarters.
• Perform technical rescues and other related functions as assigned.
• Maintain and clean dress and safety uniforms and issued equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed