Emergency Medical Technician; EMT

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$21.45/hr - $32.20/hr

• Drives ambulance using safe driving practices and performs neonate, infant, child, adult and geriatric patient care under supervision of Paramedic adhering to EMT field protocols.
• Assists RN and/or paramedic with neonate, infant, child, adult and geriatric patient care in Emergency Room.
• Assists with the operations of the Emergency Department/Ambulance Service as directed by Charge Nurse/Ambulance Manager.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient, physician, personnel concerns to the Ambulance Manager.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and vehicles.
• Performs Public Relation activities as directed by Ambulance Manager.

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (NREMT-Basic) certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

High School Graduate.

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  Proficient in the basic care of the ambulance patient.
• Must possess and maintain a clean driving record as evidenced with no exclusions listed under insurance contract.

• Responds within 15 minutes of an ambulance call when on call.
• Potential exposure to latex products, blood borne pathogens, hazardous materials, and communicable diseases.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders and twist frequently during work shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lbs. over the head; carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have speech, hearing, and sight for communication during procedures and must have touch and fine motor skill coordination.
• Must be able to function in a very limited space and work in close proximity to other health care members.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected and is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities; incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

• Not Applicable

• Part-time

• Other

• Hospitals and Health Care