EMT-,Emergency Medical Services; WEMS Mixed Shifts Job Baltimore area,Maryland USA,Healthcare

Position: EMT-Basic, Emergency Medical Services (WEMS), 40 Hours, Mixed Shifts

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Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$21.22 - $28.57

(based on a full time schedule of 40 hours per week).

Please note that the final offer will vary based on scheduled hours. Compensation for part-time or reduced schedules will be prorated based on scheduled weekly hours, experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Monday through Friday, Sunday through Saturday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Scheduled Hours

7a-7p and 7p-7a

Shift

4 - Mixed Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

Cost Center

10020 - 2366 Emergency Med Svcs

Union

NAGE (National Association of Government Employees)

This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Performs duties described in the United States Department of Transportation/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration position description for EMT including responding to requests from the public for emergency medical assistance, examining, assessing and stabilizing patients at the point of call and during transport to the appropriate point of entry.

I. Major Responsibilities

Administers skilled medical care to individuals in response to calls for emergency treatment in accordance with the Massachusetts EMS Pre-Hospital Treatment protocols. Examines, assesses, and stabilizes patients at emergency scene, i.e., hemorrhage control, treatment for shock, immobilization of fractures, bandaging, proper treatment for burns, poisoning, or drug overdose, manages gynecological emergencies, delivers newborn, manages mentally disturbed patient, etc.

Obtains medical history. Checks vital signs. Advises/informs on-call physician of diagnostic indication. Performs definitive life support.

Responds to a wide range of emergency situations as required.

Provides control at the scene of medical emergency. Conducts triage, treatment and transportation at mass casualty incidents including incidents involving terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

Documents pre-hospital care received by patients in order to facilitate admission to health care facility and for database purposes.

Prepares patients for transport. Consults with radio dispatcher as to appropriate available medical facility in order to ensure immediate treatment of patient upon arrival. Monitors patient in ambulance to maintain stability. Administers additional treatment when necessary.

Drives ambulance to and from scene of emergency. Inspects, clears, stocks and may make repairs (in emergency) to Emergency Medical Services vehicle and equipment to ensure and provide continuous availability of appropriately decontaminated units.

Ensures emergency vehicle is properly stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and medications.

Reports suspected abuse following standard procedure.

Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities

Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.

Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.

Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.

Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.

Respects…

EMT-, Emergency Medical Services; WEMS Mixed Shifts