Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Transportation

Job Summary: Performs emergency medical service duties as assigned. Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists Paramedic partner with a multitude of medical interventions and general patient care. Transports patients to a receiving department or facilities if indicated. Safely operates an ambulance and EMS radios during non-emergency and emergency situations. Cleans and maintains ambulance's interior and exterior regularly. After each patient use: cleans unit, cleans carrier, changes sheets, restocks supplies, disposes of trash, and ensures equipment returns to its proper place. Collects and documents data such as vital signs, for reassessment at specific times for patient population. Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate lead placement for routine cardiac monitoring and 12 lead EKG. Performs 12 lead EKG on patient according to policy and procedures. Stocks and maintains supplies and equipment in keeping with patient care needs and cost containment. Assists with delegated clerical duties such as answering telephones. May assist physician and nursing staff with medical procedures. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONHigh School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experienceEXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe ability to operate a vehicle for multiple hours per day. Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication. Constant standing and walking. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors. Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors. Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional lifting/moving of patients. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare crawling and running. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) AndDriver's License State of Issuance AndAdvanced EMT - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) OrEMT-Basic - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) OrEMT-Intermediate - Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) AndDriver License (Class E) - State of Missouri AndAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior ServicesOrEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) AndDriver License - State of Oklahoma AndDriving Record - Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) AndAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) - Oklahoma State Department of HealthOrEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Oklahoma State Department of HealthOrEmergency Medical Technician Intermediate - Oklahoma State Department of HealthAndEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) AndAdvanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)- Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesOrEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) Intermediate - Wisconsin Department of Health ServicesOrEmergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Wisconsin Department of Health Services Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4112000040 SAH Ambulance I/C Trsf