Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Ambulance Services - RSF Primary Care Rivers

EMT Position at Roper St. Francis Healthcare

The EMT will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Basic EMT level of care defined by the State EMS scope of practice. The EMT will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Basic EMT will keep current on all required certification and continuing education.

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to calls and performs patient assessments
• Provides basic airway management
• Provides CPR and use of AED
• Participates/attends required trainings
• Provides proper care, safe and efficient transport
• Maintains reports and records
• Cares for vehicle and equipment
• Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights
• Serves as a patient advocate

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

• Basic EMT certification in state of practice (required)
• Valid State Driver's License (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required)
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (required within 3 months of hire)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Work Experience

• 1 year experience with incident-free driving (required)
• 1-3 of experience (preferred)

Training

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within one year of hire (required)

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.