Location:California
FLSA Status nonexempt
Reports to Operations Manager
Shifts hiring Full Time
Description:
Under the direction of the Operations Manager, EMTs are responsible for providing medical care and transportation to patients aboard Care’s emergency and non-emergency ambulances.
Duties:
- Provide necessary medical care to all patients with whom the
employee comes into contact, acting within the EMT scope of practice,
as defined by state and county regulatory agencies.
- Respond to all requests for service, as directed by Communications
and provide the required transportation in accordance with the patient’s
medical condition and company policies.
- Maintain adequate knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
- Comply with all company safety policies.
- Follow the direction of higher medical authority and/or public safety officials, as appropriate.
- Report information regarding patient condition and treatment rendered, to medical staff of receiving medical facilities.
- Complete all required reports and paperwork in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Ensure the adequacy of stock levels and proper operations of ambulance equipment and supplies.
- Clean and inspect equipment, ambulance and crew’s quarters as needed or directed.
- Maintain familiarity with all applicable maps, information resources and responsible requirements.
- Maintain all required certifications and licenses in accordance with state and county regulatory agencies.
- Operate company vehicles in accordance with all applicable laws and company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Current California EMT Certification.
- Current OCEMS EMT Accreditation.
- Current CPR Certification, American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer or American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers.
- Current California Driver’s License.
- Current California Special Driver Certificate, Ambulance, within 60 days of employment.
- Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
- Driving record acceptable under company’s insurance program.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Pass “Post-Offer” medical evaluation, drug screening and background process.
- Meet physical standards for job functions, as defined under the pre-placement physical exam program, including ability to lift 137 pounds to waist level (approximately 34 inches), ability to lift 40 pounds to shoulder height and ability to ascend/descend stairs with 90 pounds.
Preferred
- Experience in a patient care setting.
- Related driving experience.
Special Assignment / Fire Station Locations
- Graduation from a California State Board of Fire Services or California State Fire Marshall Certified Academy, or equivalent.
- Six months prior EMT experience
- May not smoke or otherwise use any tobacco product.
The statements in this document are intended to describe
the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned
to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of
personnel so classified. This document in no way constitutes a contract
of employment.
