EMT - Basic

Job Description

Job Description

EMT-Basic

New Full-Time Starting Rate $22.00 per hour ($49,192 annually)

POSITION SUMMARY

Prepares vehicle and equipment for service; waits for assignment from the Communications Center; responds directly and safely to assignments; functions as the primary vehicle operator; conducts or assists partners with patient assessments; provides or assists with patient; applies extrication skills as required; prepares patients under varying environments to be safely moved to the vehicle for transport; is responsible for the safe and smooth transport of everyone on-board vehicle; unloads the patient from the vehicle, and transfer patient care to the receiving facility; completes required documentation, and prepares vehicle and equipment for the next assignment.

The achievement and maintenance of high levels of patient care delivery and clinical skills performance; the execution of duties in the exercise of established medical protocols, safety standards, company policies, guidelines and procedures and common sense at all times; the demonstration of the highest degree of professionalism and customer service at all times.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Responsibilities

• Maintains high standards for health, safety, welfare, and ethical behavior
• Adheres to all policies of agencies, institutional and regulatory bodies
• Conducts him / herself in a professional manner and ensures high level of patient customer care.
• Supports, interprets and complies with the philosophies of the company
• Maintains own required certification and licensure, including current Virginia vehicle operator’s license

Primary Responsibilities

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS