NREMT EMT-B

Definition:

Responds to select medical non-emergencies along with responding to select hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to provide inter-facility transfers.

Provides non-emergency medical care en route to or from the hospital and during transportation from facility-to-facility or residence. Provides non-emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.

Performs basic life support procedures, based upon certification level.

Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system (EMS) and/or All American Ambulance and Transport.

• Currently registered as an EMT by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) and Nationally Registered with Nation Registry of EMTS (NREMT).
• High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Current certification in CPR – Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense with a thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical care and emergency vehicle operation.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, a partner, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other emergency medical service members.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly on All American Ambulance and Transport.
• Demonstrates a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high-quality patient care.
• The ability to perform effectively as team leader in patient care situations.
• The ability to perform effectively in carrying out public relations and community education functions and the ability to deal effectively with members of the medical community and general public in promoting All American Ambulance and Transport.

• The ability to lift and maneuver 125 pounds without difficulty.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 125 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk a distance of one half of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.

a) Manager for all administrative matters.
b) Manager or Field Supervisor for all operational matters.
c) Manager of Clinical services for all matter regarding professional and/or clinical care and/or quality.
d) Paramedics, Physicians and Nursing personnel for consultation, supervision and direction of the provision of emergency and non-emergency medical care in a given situation to an individual patient(s).

• Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding and compliance of All American Ambulance and Transport policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the vehicle and equipment is ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call. This includes appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking, and completing daily checklist of the equipment.
• Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Maryland including all regional and national law, EMS regulations, Company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. As per All American Ambulance and Transport’s policy always wears their seat belt when in a Company vehicle.
• Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of All American Ambulance and Transport, the State of Maryland, and MIEMSS consistent with good judgment and the provision of high quality medical care. Appropriately and safely delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
• Works with ALS personnel in a professional manner and works at their skill level in accordance to the Maryland, MIEMSS and company policies. Maintain good relations between our own ALS services, as well as outside services.
• Acts at all times in the best interests of high quality patient care, in the best interest of the patient, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on All American Ambulance and Transport. and the professional reputation of the EMT.
• Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other EMS personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.
• Accompanies BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been…