Emergency Medical Responder - IFT

Summary

The EMT-R or EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) will function as a support person to EMT and Paramedic personnel in daily functions. This support includes but is not limited to ambulance driving, performing CPR, collection of required patient documents and property, following all policies concerning HIPAA, Customer service and Standard operating procedures. Training will be provided to applicants seeking employment for this position.

• Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the Central EMS communications center as directed.
• Maintains valid driver’s license, complying with all state and local laws, while safely escorting EMT and Patients according to SOP and protocols as approved by the medical director.
• Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor.
• Prepares and completes appropriate reports including exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly, and monthly unit check offs.
• Ensures unit and crew members adhere to Central EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor.
• Ensures vehicle complies with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Georgia and other authorized agencies.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
• Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on‑duty.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
• Self‑motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
• Performs other such duties as may be required

The EMT-R or EMR (Emergency Medical Responder) will function as a support person to EMT and Paramedic personnel in daily functions. This support includes but is not limited to ambulance driving, performing CPR, collection of required patient documents and property, following all policies concerning HIPAA, Customer service and Standard operating procedures. Training will be provided to applicants seeking employment for this position.

• Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the Central EMS communications center as directed.
• Maintains valid driver’s license, complying with all state and local laws, while safely escorting EMT and Patients according to SOP and protocols as approved by the medical director.
• Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor.
• Prepares and completes appropriate reports including exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly, and monthly unit check offs.
• Ensures unit and crew members adhere to Central EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor.
• Ensures vehicle complies with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Georgia and other authorized agencies.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
• Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on‑duty.
• Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
• Self‑motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
• Performs other such duties as may be required

• Knowledge of specific job related standard operating procedures and protocols, approved by medical director.
• Ability to read and interpret local maps, follow orders provided by dispatch and request additional information wherever required.
• Demonstrated ability to represent Central EMS and other team members as an EMS professional.
• Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous, and rapidly emergent tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information both written and verbal to respond to questions regarding patient care, Central EMS operations and other customer service issues.

Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potentially hazardous…