EMT

Title:    Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Status:  Non-Exempt/Full-time

Reports to:    Operations Supervisor

 

 

General Description:

 

Job functions include routinely driving an emergency vehicle to and from calls in a safe and prudent manner; observing and keeping records regarding symptoms of patients; assist in carrying patient(s) by stretcher or other device to ambulance and secure patient inside the vehicle; obtains and preserves where possible samples of substances to assist hospital personnel in patient diagnosis and treatment; conducting Basic Life Support skills as allowed by local, state, and federal protocols; assist in the delivery of patients to appropriate hospital personnel and provide basic information relative to identification and condition of patient; routinely checks emergency ambulance to ensure vehicle is in good operating condition throughout their shift.

 

 

Responsibilities:

· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all Lifeguard Ambulance policies and procedures.

· Demonstrate the attitude of a Health Care Professional, to include, but not limited to, maintaining a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior, and demonstrating the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Healthcare System.

· Demonstrate the skills and knowledge of an EMT-B as per the standards set forth by the United States Department of Transportation and the respective State of licensure.

· Demonstrate a sincere desire to continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession.

· Demonstrate the ability to render competent patient care in both pre hospital and inter-facility care and transportation.

· Demonstrate skills, knowledge, understanding of, and compliance with, all protocols for treatment and transportation of the sick and injured as per local and regional Medical Control.

· Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain an emergency vehicle, including possession of a current and valid driver's license, and demonstrate knowledge and compliance with all state laws pertaining to the operation of an emergency vehicle.

· Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to maintain a safe and healthy workplace as per the standards set forth by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Lifeguard Ambulance, and Lifeguard Ambulance SOP's.

· Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to inspect, safely operate, and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to an EMT-B.

· Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of, and compliance with, all policies and procedures for effective safe operations and communications to insure safe response.

· Demonstrate the ability to communicate patient information to other members of the healthcare profession.

· Demonstrate the ability to communicate information, through the proper "chain of command," to the management and other employees of Lifeguard Ambulance.

· Demonstrate knowledge and compliance with local, state, regional, and national emergency medical dispatching system operations.

· Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document information required by Lifeguard Ambulance, the local state, and local Medical Control.

· Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document the required information on the Ambulance Run Ticket or the Patient Refusal of Transport form.

· Demonstrate the ability to accurately and completely document the required information on the Daily Check Sheet.

· Demonstrate, by attendance and documentation, compliance with Lifeguard Ambulance requirements for continuing clinical and safety education.

· Demonstrate attendance and participation of all required continuing clinical and safety education/meetings.

· Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as an EMT-B.

· Demonstrate the ability to complete and show proficiency in testing conducted by Lifeguard Ambulance.

· Demonstrate the ability to clean and maintain the cleanliness of Lifeguard Ambulance property, including, but not limited to, its vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding area(s).

· Perform tasks as assigned by Lifeguard Ambulance management.

 

 

Qualifications:

· Exhibit willingness to work as a team member, be flexible and readily adapt to change; deal effectively with conflict in a professional and productive manner; lead and manage change in a professional and productive manner.

· Perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that benefits patients and complies with business necessity without causing undue hardship; create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, interest and optimism.

· Current EMS license.

 

 

Lifeguard is a Drug Free and Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

 

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