Emergency Medical Technician

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) respond to emergent and non-emergent calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility in a safe, secure, and professional manner. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily based on five overall skills categories; assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and teaching/coaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions.

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED: 

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act,?(“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment
• Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients
• Report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff
• Document medical care given to patients
• Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use
• Transporting patients and clients utilizing company vehicles in a safe and professional manner. 
• Effectively communicate with headquarters regarding schedule progress and instructions
• Complete daily vehicle pre-trip and post trip inspections, and maintain vehicle cleanliness
• Assist clients and patients as needed to safely complete the transfer
• Must be able to accurately complete activity logs/vehicle reports. 
• Must be able to understand and operate GPS devices and cell phones 
• Perform all duties as assigned by Cohesive MediRyde. 

Shifts

• Three / 12-hour shifts per week
• Five / 8-hour shifts per week

Requirements

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to project a professional Image.
• Must comprehend, and comply with company rules and policies
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
• Must possess good driving record
• Pass a mandatory pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Must pass a mandatory criminal background test
• 1-2 years of EMT experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

• Obtain and maintain BLS within 90 days of employment
• Current EMT Certification Required