EMT Basic

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 and/or local protocols

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 Samaritan Care Inc

Compliance with local, state and regional emergency medical service operations, regulations, and laws

Accurately and completely document information required by Samaritan Care Inc, and the Department of Health

Accurately and completely document the required information on the Samaritan Care Inc PCR

Demonstrate, by attendance and documentation, compliance with the Samaritan Care, Inc and/or the Department of Health requirements for continuing education and licensure

Submit all continuing education documentation to Samaritan Care Inc Management when done and as cards are renewed

Demonstrate physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of duties as an EMT

Clean and maintain the cleanliness of Samaritan Care Inc property, including, but not limited to, vehicles, equipment, buildings and surrounding areas

Accurately and completely document the required information on the Samaritan Care Inc Daily Vehicle Inspection form and the Samaritan Care Inc 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/Intermediate 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 EMT Basic/Intermediate 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, NALS, etc.)

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 150 pounds