Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical Technician

Interested in being part of a strong, mission-driven team? EMSA is Oklahoma's largest ambulance service with a fleet of over 100 ambulances and a team of 700 team members strong.

What We Offer Our EMTs:

• Competitive pay with shift differentials for nights and weekends.
• Quarterly bonuses offered
• Opportunities for growth. Our field training officers, supervisors, and managers began their careers as paramedics, EMT's, or in support positions. There is room here to grow!
• Paid continuing education and licensure. Well invest in you! Participate in a quality improvement project or special task force. Learn the communications side of our business. Attend leadership classes. Let us support your professional development.
• 457b retirement account with large employer match.
• Paid time off - accruing from your first day on the job!
• Excellent benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contributions toward premiums. Employer paid life, disability, EAP, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 18-Years of age or above
• Certificate from college or technical school preferred but not required.
• Possess and maintain Oklahoma Department of Health EMT Certification.
• Possess and maintain National Registry EMT Certification.
• Possess and maintain current Oklahoma motor vehicle operator's license and be within company guidelines with no more than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.
• Possess and maintain all certifications required by the Medical Control Board and EMSA.
• These certifications include the following: CPR credentials (as defined by the American Heart Association) Hazardous Materials (first responder level)

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Conduct self in an ethical, professional manner; project a positive self/company/system image.
• Must follow the directions of the Clinical Services/Fields Operations Supervisors, System Status Controllers, Operations and Director of Operations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, public safety agencies, the public, and other allied healthcare professionals as the need arises.
• Understand and adhere to all documented clinical standards and clinical performance criteria as set by the Medical Director.
• Adhere to all probationary recommendations, remedial training recommendations, and suggestions for improvement of patient care and job standards.
• Achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance by meeting continuing education requirements and by maintaining job performance skills through education and practice.
• Follow medical care practices as documented in EMSA medical protocols and as mandated by the Medical Control Board.
• The scope of medical practice will be confined to medical practice as defined by the Oklahoma Department of Health unless otherwise specified by directives or protocols from the Medical Director.
• Responsible for overall care and safe transportation of patients assigned to the crew by the System Status Controller.
• Responsible for safe transport of patient to and from ambulance. This includes lifting of patient to and from a backboard, stretcher, or equivalent, and maneuvering patients past any obstacles encountered while moving the patient to the ambulance.
• When assigned as an Emergency Vehicle Operator, the Team Member will be always responsible for and in control of the assigned ambulance and in accordance with approved company policy on safe and efficient ambulance operation.
• Responsible for the care, use, and appearance of assigned ambulance and equipment. Must be familiar with all equipment placement on unit and have a complete, accurate documented inventory of all equipment.
• Must report to assigned shift in a timely fashion as dictated by company policy.
• Must be physically and mentally ready to respond to all calls in time periods as dictated by company policy.
• Must immediately report to appropriate authority any malfunctions and/or damage to any equipment or ambulances whether the crew was using or operating the equipment at the time of the damage or malfunction. A written report must also be submitted in accordance with company policy.
• Must submit a verbal and written report of any injuries sustained to self, co-workers, or patients to appropriate authority and submit to follow-up procedures as dictated by company policy.
• Must follow guidelines and standards as set forth by The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and EMSA Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Must support, properly interpret, and implement any policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, philosophies, or other directives as set forth by EMSA or other regulatory agencies.
• Conforms to dress code and personal hygiene standards.
• Adheres to EMSA's Vehicle Assignment and Use Policy.

Punctuality and regular, predictable, reliable, consistent attendance are essential. Other essential functions include professionalism, the ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing), maintaining confidentiality, exercising sound judgment, being adaptable and flexible, following safety and compliance protocols, being accountable, complying with the Code of Conduct, organizational policies, procedures, practices, and expectations, and performing the core duties of the position either with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills with EMS Field Team Members, EMS Dispatch, EMS Management, allied emergency personnel, and all levels of hospital personnel.
• Effective communication requirements with various levels of healthcare professionals, law enforcement representatives, First Responder organizations, Fire Department personnel, and the public, either formally, informally or through various educational or public relations endeavors.
• Strong English grammar, spelling, and usage skills required, with standards approved by the Medical Director, Clinical Services Manager, and Director of Operations. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of other organizations.
• The Team Member will have varying shifts to include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to maintain strict and confidential patient and personnel information. Must have the ability to maintain composure and tact in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate compassion with a sincere dedication to patient needs and concerns.
• Must always maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to continue EMS education as required by company policy.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Applies common-sense understanding to conduct instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities but will manage projects and activities in a high stress environment.

Physical Demands:

• Required physical abilities include Lift in conjunction with the partner or assist in moving and/or balance up to 350 pounds.
• Vision abilities required by this job and to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to use the hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• Required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Required to maintain physical condition to enable proper performance of assigned job functions as determined by company policy.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Work Environment:

• This position requires the following: Required to operate EMS vehicles. Assist others who are operating the EMS vehicle in a manner that enables arriving at location in a safe and timely manner.
• Frequently works in outside weather conditions. Exposure to fluctuating or extreme temperatures low and high including humidity. Exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. Ability to work independently, to think and act properly in emergencies, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other company staff, other professionals, and the public. Ability to work in a high stress environment.

This job description is intended to provide a representative summary of the essential functions, major duties, and responsibilities to be performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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