EMT Basic - Smith Ambulance

SUMMARY:

The mission and purpose of this position are to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Maintain a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Health Care System
• Continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession.
• Render competent patient care in both pre-hospital and inter-facility setting
• Compliance with all applicable protocols for emergency treatment and transportation as per company policy 
• Safely operate and maintain an emergency vehicle and compliance with all laws pertaining to the operation of an emergency vehicle
• Safely operate and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to an EMT
• Communicate patient information to other members of the health care profession
• Communicate information through the proper “chain of command”, to management and other employees of Company
• Compliance with local, state and regional emergency medical service operations, regulations, and laws
• Accurately and completely document information required by Company
• Accurately and completely document the required information on the Company PCR
• Demonstrate, by attendance and documentation, compliance with the EMT Inc and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure
• Submit all continuing education documentation to Company Management on a quarterly basis
• Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as an EMT
• Clean and maintain the cleanliness of Company property, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding areas
• Accurately and completely document the required information on the Company Daily Vehicle Inspection form and the Company Daily Equipment Inventory form.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Walk, bend, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, and carry
• Frequently lift and/or move more than 125 pounds including lifting, moving and carrying patients up and down stairs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Completion of a EMT Basic program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employ
• One year related experience preferred
• Maintain current Valid Driver’s License
• Maintain, on file, current and valid State of Ohio EMT Basic Certification
• Maintain, on file, current and valid CPR (Health Care Provider minimum) certification.
• Maintain, on file, current certification cards on all other skill based pay level (BTLS, PALS, Peep, etc.)
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 250 pounds