Toledo EMT- Full-Time
About The Position
OVERVIEW: An EMT working for Donald Martens and Sons Ambulance Service is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent calls. Works closely with Paramedics and/or other EMTs to deliver excellent patient care and customer service. RESPONSIBILITIES: · Providing pre-hospital emergency care, such as administering oxygen, CPR and/or stabilize the condition of a patient, following established guidelines and protocols. · Assessing the extent of illness or injury accurately and inquiring about the patient’s medical history. · Performing emergency diagnosis and relevant treatment such as airway management. · Administering non-invasive therapies, including pulmonary ventilation, application of bandages, immobilization of fractures and various other tasks. · Dealing with physical as well as emotional needs of a patient. · Handling radio communications and coordinating with dispatch center. · Driving an ambulance. · Transporting the patient to the appropriate medical facility. · Documentation of the nature of illness and treatment provided while en route to the facility. This documentation is a legal document required for accurate communication to staff at facility as well as for proper billing. · Ensuring that the emergency care equipment functions properly and replacing the supplies in the ambulance throughout your shift. · Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Requirements
- Completion of an Approved EMT Training Program and a valid Ohio EMT Certification.
- Maintain current BLS and State of Ohio certification.
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- Must maintain continuing education for proper certification.
- Knowledge of Emergency Medical Service operations, community disaster response, familiarity with Ohio Health Safety Codes governing EMS, pre-hospital care policies and procedures.
- Strong oral and written communication and the ability to use a computer.
- Valid Ohio driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing pre-hospital emergency care, such as administering oxygen, CPR and/or stabilize the condition of a patient, following established guidelines and protocols.
- Assessing the extent of illness or injury accurately and inquiring about the patient’s medical history.
- Performing emergency diagnosis and relevant treatment such as airway management.
- Administering non-invasive therapies, including pulmonary ventilation, application of bandages, immobilization of fractures and various other tasks.
- Dealing with physical as well as emotional needs of a patient.
- Handling radio communications and coordinating with dispatch center.
- Driving an ambulance.
- Transporting the patient to the appropriate medical facility.
- Documentation of the nature of illness and treatment provided while en route to the facility. This documentation is a legal document required for accurate communication to staff at facility as well as for proper billing.
- Ensuring that the emergency care equipment functions properly and replacing the supplies in the ambulance throughout your shift.
- Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
