Advanced EMT

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The Advanced EMT is a member of the medical care team trained and certified to render supportive care to the patient at the scene of accidental injury or sudden illness. Transporting patients to the hospital when appropriate and begin corrective treatment as directed under WV State Protocol or instructed by Medical Command.

• Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Certification through WV Office of Emergency Medical Services
• Advance Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or obtain within 30 days of hire
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire
• PALS or PEPP certification within 60 days of hire
• PHTLS or ITLS Certification within 60 days of hire
• Valid Driver’s license

• Six (6) months patient care

• Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course

• ACLS Instructor Certification
• CPR Instructor Certification
• One-year college with emphasis on health care
• Associates Degree

• One (1) year of patient care experience

• Responsible for responding promptly and efficiently to calls.
• Administers first aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured persons in the prehospital setting.
• Responsible for organized transfer of information to the hospital and accurate, complete and legible report and record keeping while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Performs duties of triage area and establishes appropriate priority of care.
• Performs all duties of an EMT, with additional responsibilities within scope of practice of an AEMT.
• Operates an ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles. Drives emergency vehicle under extreme conditions such as heavy traffic, inclement weather, and fog.
• Maintains adequate inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary.
• Reports any required maintenance of equipment or vehicle. Provides minor vehicle maintenance.
• Prepares reports and ensures proper documentation of incidents.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• See attachment of Physical Demands

• Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

• Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

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Varied (United States of America)

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

240 CCMC Ambulance Service

934 Murdoch Avenue, Parkersburg, West Virginia

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.