EMT

EMT PositionThe EMT is a member of the medical care team trained and certified to render supportive care to the patient at the scene of accidental injury or sudden illness. Transporting patients to the hospital when appropriate and begin corrective treatment as directed under State Protocol or instructed by Medical Command.Minimum Qualifications:Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:1. Must have a valid driver's license.2. Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR certification within 30 days of hire.3. Must possess current licensure as required by state where services are being provided:OH: Emergency Medical Technician through OH Emergency Medical ServicesWV: Emergency Medical Technician through WV Office of Emergency Medical Services4. Nationally registered as Emergency Medical Technician as required by state board:WV: Emergency Medical Technician through National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (Unless state license is State License Only (SLO))To be completed as established by department: (Administered at Department level)1. Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.Core Duties and Responsibilities:1. Responsible for prompt and efficient response to calls.2. Responsible for determining the extent and nature of injuries, and efficient care of the patient prior to transfer to health care facility.3. Responsible for assisting in removal of victims from scene of accident.4. Responsible for safe and efficient patient transport with continued care of the patient en-route to the hospital.5. Responsible for assisting with vehicle maintenance, ambulance equipment and replenishes supplies.Physical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.Skills and Abilities:1. Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.2. Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.Additional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36Shift: VariedExempt/Non-Exempt: Non-ExemptCompany: CCMC Camden Clark Medical CenterCost Center: 240 CCMC Ambulance ServiceAddress: 934 Murdoch Avenue Parkersburg West VirginiaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.