Emergency Medical Technician (Basic and Advanced)
Company: CARE Ambulance
Location: Prattville
Posted on: April 6, 2021
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Job Description:
We have locations in Selma,Montgomery, Prattville, Clanton,
Hayneville, Phenix City/Columbus (GA). The primary responsibility
of the EMT is to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests,
provides basic life support (BLS) as needed, and transports sick or
injured persons to the appropriate medical facility. Essential
Functions: The EMT may be assigned one or more duties. These duties
may include, but are not limited to, the following: Presents
himself/herself in a professional manner and displays a good public
image for the employee and Falck USA in accordance with company
policy. Adheres to the policies and procedures of Falck USA,
including the operations Standard Operating Procedures and Medical
Protocols. Participates and completes all daily assignments
proficiently, punctually and in accordance with the directives of
the Operations Supervisor, General Manager and other management
team members. Completes appropriate documentation in accordance
with company policies and procedures. Provides an environment and
equipment conducive to safety for patients, family members,
visitors, and employees, and in compliance with set precautions and
approved standards. Assesses risks to patient safety. Operates the
emergency vehicle in a safe manner at all times. Maintains vehicles
and stations in a clean and presentable manner at all times. The
employee shall strive to exceed Falck USA expectations for
cleanliness of the vehicles and stations. Responds to instructions
from dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to
specified locations. Develops and strives to achieve personal and
professional goals established by the employee. Utilizes all
resources available to achieve personal and professional goals.
Maintains communications equipment, medical equipment and supplies
in accordance with applicable standards. Additional Duties: The EMT
may be assigned one or more additional duties. These duties may
include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform other job
related duties as assigned by Management. Qualifications: To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The individual in this position must possess the following
qualifications: Current state drivers license. Satisfactory driving
record in accordance with the Falck USA Driving Policy. Other
qualifications specific to the local operation and/or contract.
Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to
work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to
provide the highest level of patient care. Ability to read and
interpret all required documents and write required reports and
correspondence. Physical ability to perform all tasks required in
the performance of typical EMT duties including but not limited to
bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting at established weight
requirements, climbing, working at heights, etc. (satisfactorily
meet company physical assessments/tests). Strong interpersonal and
communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a
diverse range of individuals, teams, managers, supervisors, and
external customers. Excellent ability to communicate and work
cohesively across Department lines. Must have the ability to
consistently deliver outstanding customer service to all internal
and external customers. Strong organization skills and
attentiveness to detail. Ability to maintain a professional manner
and appearance at all times. Within 3 months of employment, EMT
must have: CEVO (Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator) or Falck USA
equivalent State required courses (i.e. IV Monitor/Maintenance
Course for the EMT-B) Education Requirements: The individual in
this position must possess the following education requirements:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Current state
EMT certification Current American Heart Association CPR for the
Healthcare Provider card Physical Requirements: The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Frequently: Ability to lift, carry, and balance 110
pounds; ability to exert on a regular basis 50 pounds of force and
at times up to 100 pounds. Constantly: Ability to bend and stoop,
ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess
hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition, good manual
dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to
Emergency Medical Services Duty. All EMTs must also be able to
endure the following weight scale as defined: (O=Occasionally;
F=Frequently; C=Constantly) Occasionally Frequently Constantly
Lifting, Static Knuckle Height 110 55 22 Bench Height 74 37 15
Ankle Height 74 37 15 Shoulder Height 74 37 15 Lifting, Dynamic
Floor to Bench Height Left 110 55 22 Bench Height Center 110 55 22
Bench Height Right 110 55 22 Shelf Height Center 55 28 11 Shelf
Height Left 55 28 11 Shelf Height Right 55 28 11 Carrying, Static
Pushing Cart Height 59 30 12 Pulling Cart Height 49 25 10 Pushing
Shoulder Height 49 25 10 Pulling Shoulder Height 37 19 8
Cognitive/Psychosocial Requirements: The mental demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Occasionally: Memorization, critical judgment, problem solving.
Frequently: Ability to remain calm in high stress situations and
make good judgments, ability to be unaffected by loud noises,
flashing lights and strobes. Simple and complex mathematic skills,
reasoning. Constantly: Logic, ethical judgment and reasoning,
active listening skills, decision making, ability to communicate
effectively in written and verbal formats, as well as via telephone
and radio equipment. Ability to interpret written, oral, and
diagnostic form instructions. Ability to work throughout an entire
work shift without interruption. Ability to calculate weight and
volume ratios and read small print. Ability to read English and
converse in English with co-workers. Ability to read and understand
road maps, discern street signs and address numbers. Ability to
document in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format
in light of legal ramifications of such. Ability to learn, use and
become proficient in all equipment related to patient care. Ability
to understand and retain a multitude of instructions over a short
period of time, and be capable of executing those instructions with
accuracy, and in event order. Clinical Requirements: The clinical
requirements described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Providing Basic Life Support Care and
transport while working as a member of an emergency medical team to
patients while in adherence to the scope of practice, patient care
procedures, protocols and medical direction according to their
level of certification/licensure. Determining the nature and extent
of illness or injury, magnitude of catastrophe, need for additional
assistance, establishing and providing patient care by developing a
patient care plan and performing skills within the scope of
practice and according to patient care procedures, protocols and
medical direction. Monitoring patient conditions and responses to
care. Communicating with professional medical personnel interagency
and at emergency and non emergency treatment facilities. Obtaining
instructions regarding further treatment from qualified personnel,
arranging for reception of patients at treatment facilities and
assisting with Advanced Life Support Care as directed by
individuals with that level of qualification. Completes patient
care reports in accordance with documentation standards as required
by Falck USA and other regulating agencies. Assists health care
facilities and personnel to obtain and record information related
to patients vital statistics, circumstances of transport/emergency
and the documentation of patient care provided. Acknowledges
accountability for all patient care provided. May assist in
controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other
duties while mitigating incidents. Maintains and continues to
obtain at least the minimum prescribed continuing education
required to keep your certification/licensure in the state. Attends
mandatory minimum Base Station meetings as determined by the
company Medical Advisor. Attends mandatory crew meetings and other
mandatory training events as prescribed and required by Falck USA
or other regulating agencies. Equipment Operated: The individual in
this position must be familiar with using the following equipment
to perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally: Fax
machine, copy machine, hole-punch, calculator, laminator, and
computer. Frequently: Computer, printer, telephone, vehicle
lubricant dispensing devices, wheel chair lift, wheel chair.
Constantly: Watch/Clock, medical EMS equipment and supplies, radios
and paging systems, transportation devices. Working Conditions: The
working environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Occasionally: Exposure to infectious organisms
and agents, exposure to toxic chemicals. Frequently: Physical and
emotional stamina, heavy lifting and extrication in multiple
scenarios. Constantly: Ability to work as a team member with staff
members and other agencies, legible documentation, sensory skills
to differentiate clinical findings, visual and auditory acuity.
Driving approximately 90% of time. Environmental Conditions: Except
where appropriate and conducive to accomplishing the goals and
objectives of a particular task (such as in an emergency situation)
the EMT will work in a well lighted area that is ventilated and is
as physically and psychologically innocuous as possible under the
conditions which exist at a particular time. Because the essential
function of the job of EMT may require exposure to hazardous
materials as well as infectious waste, diseases, odors and other
situations associated with health care, including but not limited
to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk
Classification Category 3, environmental conditions will fluctuate.
To be qualified for the position of EMT, an applicant/employee will
have the ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for
patients, with or without reasonable accommodation and without
posing a direct threat to self or others. The EMT regularly works
in outside weather and is regularly exposed to wet or dry
conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The EMT frequently works
near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes
or airborne particles (potential exposure to communicable diseases,
blood-borne and airborne pathogens), toxic or caustic chemicals,
risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration. The
noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. The
statements in this document are intended to describe the general
nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the
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. Falck USA reserves the right
to modify job descriptions, policies or any other procedural
documents at any time, for any reason without prior notice.
Keywords: CARE Ambulance, Montgomery , Emergency Medical Technician (Basic and Advanced), Professions , Prattville, Alabama
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