EMT (DAYS)

Providing both emergency and non-emergency transport of patients. MedFleet EMT's will collaborate with Municipal, County, and private Fire / rescue services as well as other medical staff, patients and family members. EMT's will take great care in the maintenance and operation of company vehicles, and shall thoroughly and accurately complete and submit all required documentation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responds promptly to all non-emergency and emergency calls. All MedFleet EMT/Drivers shall be enroute to pick-up location within three (3) minutes from time of receiving call regardless of time of call, unless call is scheduled for a later pick-up
• EVOC certified personnel will operate ambulance with due regard for the safety of all persons at all
• Extricates accident victims from damaged motor
• When responding to an emergency call or while transporting a patient, driver may exercise the privileges set forth in Chapter 316.051 (5) S.
• EMT's shall in the manner set forth in their training, assist in lifting patients into and out of vehicles, ambulance, wheelchair, stretcher, etc., and shall secure patients from movement during transport and drives with due caution to avoid any unnecessary cause of motion that may be detrimental to the
• EMT's shall administer emergency medical care within the scope of training and adopted

medical protocol.

• EMT's shall prepare and complete required run reports. Reports not filled out in the prescribed manner shall be returned to the EMT for revision and reoccurrence will result in retraining and/or disciplinary action. EMT's shall demonstrate proficiency in the proper operation of radio equipment.
• EMT/Drivers will always keep patient information
• EMT's will never, at any time, discuss matters not related to the performance of their MedFleet duties over the
• EMT's shall attend all staff meetings and company trainings as
• EMT's shall maintain and insure that all supplies are available in sufficient quantities as required

to operate an emergency ambulance and wheelchair unit, and that all equipment is operational.

• EMT's shall ensure that their assigned ambulance will be clean inside and out at all times and

may be subject to unannounced inspection at any time.

• EMT's shall ensure that vehicle checklists are thoroughly and accurately completed at the start of each shift.
• EMT's shall regularly change linen on stretcher and provide clean bedding for every
• EMT's shall complete daily station duties, any special details, or other assignment as required by management.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• EMT's shall possess knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) functions, CPR and the use of life

sustaining equipment and practices.

• EMT's shall have knowledge of safety procedures, comfort manners, and methods in the handling and treatment of elderly, sick or injured
• EMT's shall have knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to

non-emergency and emergency situations. EMT's shall obey all traffic laws when not assigned to a response call. EMT's will successfully complete a 16-hour EVOC course at a minimum to obtain driving privileges.

• EMT's will be required to become familiar with the road/highway system within Pasco
• EMT's will have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
• EMT's must have the ability to work as part of a team to support and back up their partner and

other personnel.

• EMT's must have the ability to make sound
• EMT's must have the ability to adhere to physician instructions, BLS protocol and standing orders.
• EMT's must have the ability to mentally and physically perform their prescribed job

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and possess a valid certification card as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) issued by the Florida Department of EMS and possess the following requirements:
  1. Is at least 18 years of
  2. Must possess a valid Class "D" Florida driver's license and be at least 21 years of age in order to operate any company vehicle. Must posses an "E" endorsement on license in

order to operate an emergency vehicle.

1. Has not, within the past three (3) years, been convicted of reckless driving or driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance. Must meet insurance carrier guidelines for insurance coverage in order to operate company
2. Possess valid EVOC certification card or a sixteen (16) hour emergency vehicle

operator's in-service course that is approved by the Florida Department of EMS.

1. Certifies that he/she is not addicted to alcohol or any controlled
2. Certifies that he/she is free from any physical and/or mental defect or disease that might impair his/her ability to drive an ambulance and perform his/her
3. Possess valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification, American Red Cross Professional CPR certification, or the equivalent as accepted by the Florida Department of
4. Complete post offer agility test as follows:

Fit For Duty Test - EMT

• Lift 40lbs. from the ground to standing position. Raise arms to a 90° angle and climb 3 steps and back down. Set weight down softly.

• Lift 90lbs. from the ground to standing position. Raise arms to a 90° angle and climb 3 steps and back down. Take 2 sidesteps to the left and back. Set weight down
• Lift 125lbs. from the ground to standing position. Raise arms to a 90° angle and climb 3 steps and back down. Take 2 sidesteps to the left and back. Hold weight for 1 minute. Set weight down
• Complete YMCA National Standards 3 minute step

Special Requirements:

Must have home telephone within thirty (30) days of employment as employee is subject to call in emergencies. If the employee chooses to use a cellular phone as their primary method of contact, the service must remain continually active. MedFleet reserves the right to require an employee to maintain a home phone if the employee cannot be reliably reached by cell phone.

It is the responsibility of the employee to keep their certifications and licensure updated as required for employment.

NO COMPARABLE amount of training and/or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications unless such is an accepted equivalent as approved by the Florida Department of HRS.