Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Job Description

Job Summary

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) respond to emergent and non-emergent transport requests and deliver compassionate patient care, support, evaluation, and treatment within the established scope of practice, Company Protocols, and Policies.

Essential Functions/Duties

Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action, treatment and appropriate protocol while maintaining an updated knowledge of medical treatment protocols, Company Policies and Procedures

Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements within scope of practice. Maintains full compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal laws and regulations, pertaining to but not limited to protocols, standards of care, motor vehicle operations, and patient rights

Operates ambulances and other company vehicles and abides by traffic laws governing the operation of emergency response vehicles, completes and maintains accurate documentation of transport, equipment inspection, usage of supplies and equipment

Utilizes medical equipment safely, develops and utilizes triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls, assesses patients, records significant conditions and treatments rendered, completes and maintains accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment

Compliance with all provisions of the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual, as well as all other company rules, regulations, directives, or instructions from supervisors.

Performs beginning and end of shift checks to ensure the ambulance is in a state of mechanical readiness; tops off fluids as necessary; ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are on board and reports immediately to the supervisor any discrepancies in vehicle, equipment, or supplies standards or mechanical issues.

Assist paramedic or nurse with the preparation of advanced life support equipment

Cleans and disinfects the interior and exterior of the ambulance. Restocks and tags ambulance and portable supply bag as necessary.

Maintains strict confidentiality, professionalism, good attendance, punctuality, and performance records, and a clean and complete uniform.Performs other duties as assigned by the management team

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works long periods inside the ambulance. May work indoors or outdoors with exposure to all types of weather. Possible routine exposure to moderate noise levels. May periodically work in poorly lit environments in a moving vehicle, near moving mechanical parts.(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.)

Physical Requirements

Moderate to extended amounts of sitting, standing, and walking. Some repetitive motion activities. Routinely lifting more than 200 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to safely lift, transfer and maneuver patients in and out of ambulances, facilities, residences and other locations. Such maneuvers are often performed in surroundings which involve numerous steps, narrow pathways, and around obstacles, and often must be performed in a time efficient manner while still ensuring their own safety as well as the safety of the client, their partner, and any other individuals or objects in the area Pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, carrying, typing and stair climbing. Must be able to wear a face mask or respirator with proper fit for extended periods when required. Must be available, willing and able to work, when requested up to and including two hours after the scheduled shift. This depends on business needs and is further discussed during the interview. Must have reliable transportation and must report to work punctually for all scheduled shifts and in proper uniform.(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Mental Requirements

Self-starter, requires little oversight with the ability to use logic and reasoning to solve practical problems with alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Maintains a positive working attitude while exposed to fatigue, high pressure and stressful situations. Must be adaptable to change and able to function in a team-based management structure. Must possess compassion and empathy. Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Qualifications

Education - High school diploma or GEDCredentials/Licenses - Minimum certification of a current State of Indiana EMT required Current American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification requiredValid Indiana Driver’s license, with a clean driving record requiredExperience - Must be at least 18 years of age; some prior work experience in a health care system preferred but not requiredSkills - Effective oral and written communication skills; strong listening and comprehension abilities, adaptability to quickly evolving situations, and strong decision making

Spirit EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer