EMT

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Columbia, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

First Call Ambulance is seeking EMTs who share its mission of providing exceptional patient care and friendly customer service. The employee performs EMT duties, including lifesaving procedures and patient care, and uses defensive driving when delivering EMS through patient response and transport. The position follows the scope of practice set by the Medical Director and State EMS Agency, as well as company policies, procedures, and protocols. The employee works with other employees, healthcare personnel, patients, and family members and helps ensure the company meets applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Requirements

Hold and maintain a valid state EMS license for the state of employment, with no documented disciplinary action.
Maintain an active driver’s license in the state of residence.
Maintain current CPR and EVOC certifications.
Complete a pediatric certification course (PEARS, PEPP, or EPC) within one year of hire.
Complete a trauma certification course (PHTLS or ITLS) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform EMT duties within the scope of practice established by the Medical Director and State EMS Agency.
Perform lifesaving procedures and provide patient care during EMS response and transport.
Drive emergency or non-emergency vehicles in the appropriate mode using defensive driving techniques when trained and licensed to do so.
Follow company policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain a professional appearance, conduct, and attitude, and work cooperatively with employees, healthcare personnel, patients, and family members.
Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and completely.
Refrain from smoking in company vehicles and buildings, and in other parties’ buildings and vehicles while representing the company.
Promptly report accidents, problems, incidents, failed equipment or vehicles, and workers’ compensation injuries to the company.
Complete required training and education to keep certifications and job requirements current, including assigned CareerCert or TraumaSoft in-services.
Attend in-services, run report reviews, quality assurance activities, and required training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
Participate in public relations activities related to the company or EMS.
Complete vehicle and equipment inventories as requested.
Complete special tasks related to company operations or improvements.
Help ensure First Call Ambulance meets or exceeds local, state, and federal requirements.
Provide written reports to supervisors or management as required.
Promote company marketing strategies consistent with the marketing plan in personal and professional activities.
Work with employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments to advance company strategies.
Maintain First Call Ambulance core values and focus on its community mission.
Perform other functions as necessary or required by management.