Emergency Medical Technician (Basic & Advanced)

Job Details Job Location: Virginia Beach, VA 23454 Position Type: Lifecare Medical Transports Job Category: EMR / EMT / AEMT Qualified EMT candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by candidate experience, certifications, market, shift, and operational requirements, subject to formal management approval. The Emergency Medical Technician field provider is responsible for the direction of patient care while operating in non-emergency and/or emergency modalities as a rescue unit in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and directives. The EMT-B leads, directs, and participates in the delivery of basic life support and advanced life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. When operating as attendant‑in‑charge, the EMT provides direction to other crew members on patient care and medical issues. The EMT delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols. Duties & Responsibilities Time will be spent leading, directing, and participating in the delivery of basic life support in a pre-hospital or facility situation. Gives direction to other crew members when operating as attendant-in-charge on patient care and medical issues. Examines patients and reports findings to receiving medical staff or physicians. Delivers emergency medical care to patients as indicated by medical control or patient care protocols. Operates the ambulance in accordance with safety rules and regulations; company policies; federal, state and local laws, regulations and statutes. Responsible for completing and recording all required reports or runs made by the crews. Ensuring the assigned vehicle is completely stocked and in good running order at the beginning of each shift, after every response and at the end of each shift. Cleaning patient care compartment and vehicle in accordance with Company adopted infection control and maintenance guidelines. Fueling the unit at the end of every shift to maintain emergency readiness. Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet. Maintaining office, lounge, bunk room, and vehicle parking area in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. Attending training sessions and orientations as required to maintain valid Virginia EMT Certification and requirements of the Company. Maintain all required certifications as an active EMS provider and supply the Human Resources Department with valid copies of all certifications and driver’s license prior to their expiration date. Performing other related duties as required by management. Qualifications Current Virginia EMT Certification Current CPR, Healthcare Provider Issue Valid Driver’s License and no negative points Pass a criminal background check FEMAICS 100, 200, 700 & 800c

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