EMT

Company: AMR
Location: Inglewood
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

More Information about this Job:

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Reports To: Field/Operations Supervisor
Department: Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt- Full Time

Location: We have 22 Deployment Station through out Los Angles County, from the South Bay to the boarder of Ventura County.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency calls and delivers high quality patient care and customer service within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in system in which assigned.
• Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policy.
• Continuously maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned.
• Complies with all state and company requirements for operation of motor vehicle.
• Operates a company vehicle in accordance with company policy and safe practices.
• Develops ability to quickly and safely locate addresses through knowledge of number systems and street layouts.
• Ensures that unit remains in a state of readiness in terms of mechanical reliability, medical supply and equipment, cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Reports immediately to the Supervisor any discrepancies in vehicle or equipment standards that could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call.
• Completes all appropriate documentation as outlined in company policy.
• Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the, Supervisor, or Operations.
• Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to hygiene and uniforms standards.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with allied health and public safety personnel.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment as applicable to system or operations which assigned
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered
• Adheres to medical treatment protocol
• Uses / operates appropriate communications equipment, medical equipment, cleaning equipment, office equipment and tools.
• Appropriately uses medical equipment such as gurney, airway equipment/airway bag, IV, splints, bandages, and medications in rendering proper emergency medical treatment to patients.
• Reads road maps, drives vehicles, and accurately discerns street signs and address numbers.
• Reads medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.
• Communicates verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders,
• Ability to discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.
• Converses with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Adhere to and compliance with information systems security and policies.
  
  Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  
  • EMT's will perform other duties as assigned.
    
    Physical Requirements
    
    • Must be able to successfully pass Physical Agility Test
    • Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times.
    • Must be able to lift, drag, hoist, and carry different types of equipment and other objects.
      
      Minimum Qualifications:
      
      Education/Licensing/Certification:
      
      • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
      • CA Drivers' License
      • Ambulance Driver's License (from DMV)
      • Medical Examiner's Card
      • State of California EMT License
      • CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable)
      • Driving record in compliance with McCormick/AMR Safety and Driving policy ( proof required if conditional employment is made ).
      • ICS courses
      • IS-100B (ICS 100)
      • IS-200B (ICS 200)
      • IS-700A (NIMS)
      • IS-800B (NIMS)
        
        Experience:
        
        Some past work experience, preferably in healthcare desired.
        
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        Covid Note : Upon acceptance of offer and joining the GMR family, you will be required to submit your Covid-19 vaccination status of either vaccinated or not vaccinated.
        
        EEO Statement:
        Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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