Emergency Medical Technician
Company: Medevac Alabama
Location: Mobile
Posted on: October 2, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Title: Emergency Medical TechnicianLocation:--Mobile, ALJob
Type: Full-timeSchedule:--24/48FLSA Status: Non-ExemptJob
DescriptionThe Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible
for assessing, treating, and transporting patients to higher-level
care facilities or other destinations. This role involves
delivering professional care to an assigned patient population or
work site while adhering to established standards of care and
principles of continuous quality improvement.EMTs are accountable
for ensuring patient safety before and during transport, including
providing life support measures necessary to stabilize critically
ill or injured patients.--The position is based in Mobile, AL, but
team members are expected to respond to and transport patients
throughout the service area.Essential Functions and DutiesOperates
an emergency vehicle.Assesses the safety and hazards at the scene
of an emergency.Controls the hazards at an emergency
scene.Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury present
and establishes the priorities for care.Treats injuries or
illnesses using basic life support techniques, including:
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); airway management with a
bag-valve-mask (BVM) device and oral or nasal airways; controlling
bleeding; bandaging wounds; splinting fractured or dislocated bones
and joints; administration of oxygen; application of a pneumatic
anti-shock garment; traction splinting; and use of oral glucose and
activated charcoal.Extricates patients from entrapment.Provides
special rescue services if trained in those specific areas.Performs
triage and manages mass casualty situations.Lifts and moves
patients.Utilizes specialized communication equipment to consult
with physicians and/or notify hospitals of patient's
condition.Completes detailed documentation on patient care and
transport.Understands and uses appropriate state and federal
regulations pertaining to EMS, confined space, hazardous materials,
incident command system, bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens,
and controlled substances.Reports verbally to the receiving
physician regarding the patient's condition and interventions
performed.Maintains the condition of the emergency response
vehicle.Maintains, cleans, restocks emergency supplies and
equipment.Attends continuing medical education (CME) on an on-going
basis.Certificates, Licenses, and RegistrationsNREMTAlabama State
EMT EMSP licenseNIMS TrainingBLS certificationCPR
CertificationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)Knowledge of
appropriate safety equipment when exposure to infectious organisms,
agents, and toxic chemicals.Strong communication skills with the
ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, staff,
physicians, support agencies, vendors, as well as onboard personal,
and clinics.Critical thinking skills with the ability to evaluate
and interpret information and make decisions with a
partner.--Ability to remain calm during stressful
situations.Benefits100% of BCBS Gold Health, Dental, and
Vision--Accidental disabilityLife insurance policy401k program with
up to 4% match after 1 year of employmentOvertime and bonus
opportunitiesPaid--time offPhysical DemandsAbility to lift a
minimum of 150 lbs. independently,--more with assistance.Ability to
repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand
coordination, push, and pull.Ability to work in a confined and
mobile environment.Limitations and DisclaimerThis job description
is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other
duties may be assigned as necessary to meet the needs of the
organization.Stop Work Authority--provides employees--with the
responsibility and obligation to stop work when a perceived unsafe
condition or behavior--may result in a hazardous condition or event
occurring.--Medevac Alabama LLC has a firm stop work authority in
place; however, it is the employee's right and responsibility to
exercise this program.All applicants must pass a drug test and
background check as part of the hiring process. Any job offer is
contingent upon successfully passing these checks to verify
provided information and ensure insurability. Additionally, drug
and alcohol testing may be required after accidents or when there
is reasonable suspicion that an employee is under the influence
while at work.No part of this statement should be considered a
binding contract for continued employment at Medevac Alabama LLC.
Medevac Alabama LLC is an at-will employer and retains the right to
terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without
cause.Powered by JazzHRCompensation details:
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