EMT (Cash Bonus)

National Health Transport•Palm Beach, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

National Health Transport (NHT) is a leading Emergency Medical Services Private Ambulance Company in South Florida seeking high energy employees to grow in a fast-paced (Emergency Medical Services) EMS career. This role involves providing prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of license or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport. Responsibilities include patient examination, safe handling and transport, documentation, equipment maintenance, and safe operation of the ambulance.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to pass physical evaluation, including lifting 125 lbs.
High school diploma or general educations degree (GED)
Must be able to communicate and understand written & conversational English
EMT License
Florida Driver’s License
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) Certified

Responsibilities

Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.
Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of license or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.
Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT-Basic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.
Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance’s basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.
Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates / drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.