EMT Basic

SUMMARY: The mission and purpose of this position are to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Compliance with all company policies and procedures - Maintain a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior, as well as the ability to work cooperatively with other members of the EMS Health Care System - Continually improve and upgrade the skills and knowledge of the emergency medical profession. - Render competent patient care in both pre-hospital and inter-facility setting - Compliance with all applicable protocols for emergency treatment and transportation as per company policy - Safely operate and maintain an emergency vehicle and compliance with all laws pertaining to the operation of an emergency vehicle - Safely operate and maintain all equipment and tools relevant to an EMT - Communicate patient information to other members of the health care profession - Communicate information through the proper “chain of command”, to management and other employees of Company - Compliance with local, state and regional emergency medical service operations, regulations, and laws - Accurately and completely document information required by Company - Accurately and completely document the required information on the Company PCR - Demonstrate, by attendance and documentation, compliance with the EMT Inc and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure - Submit all continuing education documentation to Company Management on a quarterly basis - Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as an EMT - Clean and maintain the cleanliness of Company property, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding areas - Accurately and completely document the required information on the Company Daily Vehicle Inspection form and the Company Daily Equipment Inventory form. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Sit and stand for extended periods of time - Walk, bend, squat, twist, reach, push, pull, and carry - Frequently lift and/or move more than 125 pounds including lifting, moving and carrying patients up and down stairs MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - High School Diploma or GED equivalent - Completion of a EMT Basic program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employ - One year related experience preferred - Maintain current Valid Driver’s License - Maintain, on file, current and valid State of Ohio EMT Basic Certification - Maintain, on file, current and valid CPR (Health Care Provider minimum) certification. - Maintain, on file, current certification cards on all other skill based pay level (BTLS, PALS, Peep, etc.) - Must regularly lift and/or move up to 250 pounds