Sarasota EMT

AMBITRANS MEDICAL TRANSPORT INC•Sarasota, FL

1d•$21 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations in conjunction with a partner, demonstrating excellent driving judgment and due regard for public safety during operation and positioning of unit. Responds to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, safe, and efficient manner to quickly assess the scene and request other help if needed. Provides BLS patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and prescribed local protocols and clinical practices. Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate techniques, resources, and equipment. May work with a Diver or another EMT on a BLS truck or be assigned to work with a Paramedic on an ALS truck, providing overall care in areas of patient assessment, packaging, and transport. Completes appropriate medical records and transportation reports. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of current EMT standards of care, including equipment function and use. Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, including mapping, street, and GPS systems. Maintains units and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response. Completes vehicle mechanical check off at the beginning of each shift ensuring that fuel, fluid levels and tire air pressure are adequate at all times. Reports equipment damage or malfunctions as prescribed. Completes all station duties and maintains crew quarters in neat and serviceable conditions.

Requirements

Emergency clinical practices, procedures and protocol
Use of medical and related emergency equipment
Local geography
Evaluating and treating patients
Exercising judgement, dexterity and physical coordination
preparing clear and concise reports
Driving emergency vehicles
Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency situations
Able to work independently as part of a team, sometimes alongside emergency fire and police units
Ability to create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations
Can work during odd hours and for extended periods, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions
Able to work with much standing, bending, and kneeling
Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Able to work with partner in lifting patients whose weight occasionally exceeds 250 pounds
Strength required but not limited to arms, legs, and shoulders to lift, push and pull patients with and without assistance at various times.
Able to avoid or minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients
Current Florida EMT certification (can be in the application process)
Current state of Florida driver’s license
Current CPR card
High School Graduate
Completion of coursework and ready to certify or already certified in emergency medicine

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of experience in the field as an EMT

Responsibilities

Provides emergency and non-emergency ambulance operations in conjunction with a partner, demonstrating excellent driving judgment and due regard for public safety during operation and positioning of unit.
Responds to all assigned calls in the most appropriate, safe, and efficient manner to quickly assess the scene and request other help if needed.
Provides BLS patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures and prescribed local protocols and clinical practices.
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate techniques, resources, and equipment.
May work with a Diver or another EMT on a BLS truck or be assigned to work with a Paramedic on an ALS truck, providing overall care in areas of patient assessment, packaging, and transport.
Completes appropriate medical records and transportation reports.
Maintains a thorough working knowledge of current EMT standards of care, including equipment function and use.
Maintains a thorough working knowledge of local geography, including mapping, street, and GPS systems.
Maintains units and equipment in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response.
Completes vehicle mechanical check off at the beginning of each shift ensuring that fuel, fluid levels and tire air pressure are adequate at all times.
Reports equipment damage or malfunctions as prescribed.
Completes all station duties and maintains crew quarters in neat and serviceable conditions.