Special Events Emergency Medical Technician Driver
About The Position
Provides emergency medical care at the Emergency Medical Technician Defibrillation (EMT-D) level at special events, following event protocols and applicable state OEMS guidelines. Supports a paramedic or nurse during patient transport from venue sites, including packaging and loading patients and providing EMT-D-level care as directed. Drives vehicles in accordance with special events policy and applicable state and local law, ensuring passenger safety. Cleans and restocks vehicles after events and patient transports, reports safety hazards, documents patient condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality, and keeps certifications, skills, continuing education, and mandatory in-service requirements current. The schedule is mostly nights and weekends. This is a part-time position with no benefits eligibility indicated.
Requirements
- Current applicable state EMT certification.
- BCLS certification.
- Current driver's license.
- One to two years of experience with a 911 service as an EMT.
- Physical stamina and endurance to lift, carry, and balance loads exceeding 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance), as well as motor coordination for uneven terrain.
- Hearing in the normal range and near visual acuity sufficient to take accurate vital signs and detect changes in a patient's condition.
- Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to provide injections, medications, and intravenous therapy.
- Oral communication skills to obtain patient history, give instructions, and communicate with physicians about patient care.
Nice To Haves
- National EMT registry.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care at the EMT-D level according to special events protocols and applicable state OEMS guidelines.
- Support a paramedic or nurse during patient transport from venue sites, including packaging and loading patients and providing care as directed.
- Drive vehicles according to special events policy and state and local law, ensuring the safety of passengers.
- Clean and restock the vehicle after each event and/or patient transport.
- Report safety hazards to the lead paramedic or Assistant Director; report hazards involving an MCA ambulance to the MCA charge person as soon as possible.
- Document patient condition and treatment provided while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Maintain required certifications, skills, continuing education, and mandatory in-services.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Career development programs
- Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
