Emergency Medical Technician EMT PRN

EMT Basic

This position provides pre-hospital evaluation, treatment and transportation of sick and/or injured victims of all age groups. Operates in non-emergent, emergent and/or transfer situations at a Basic to Intermediate Life Support level, if necessary, until arrival at a definitive care facility.

Core functions include:

• Providing pre-hospital medical care for pediatric through geriatric populations, which includes assessing patient condition, rendering of appropriate care, utilizing appropriate invasive treatments and administering medications.
• Operating an assigned vehicle in emergent and non-emergent situations and in varying weather conditions, providing safe, reliable and timely transport to a designated point of service.
• Performing general care and maintenance of vehicles. Performing daily vehicle inspections, completing and accurately inventories and inspects medical equipment, supplies and medications assigned to the department.
• Maintaining complete and accurate patient care reports (PCRs), preparing and maintaining logs and/or other applicable records during assigned shift.
• Demonstrating age specific competency for applicable patient populations.
• Performing pre-hospital evaluation and treatment of ambulatory customers at a Basic to Intermediate Life Support level. Interacting with all levels of clinical care team, patients, families, EMS agencies, physicians, vendors and the community.

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• EMT-Basic or higher certification within the state of practice on date of hire.
• Current BLS certification on date of hire and maintenance thereafter.
• Valid Driver's License on date of hire.
• Depending on work location may be required to obtain Ambulance Attendance licensure within 30 days of hire, and maintenance thereafter.
• Based on work location may be required to have IV certification.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Skilled in reading, writing and comprehending English.
• Skilled in comprehending and following written and verbal instructions.
• Skilled in remaining calm in emergency situations.
• Skilled in operating a variety of modern office equipment.
• Skilled in operating a variety of ambulatory tools and equipment.

Preferred qualifications:

• EMT-Advanced certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.