EMT Basic

EMT Basic Medics First - 4.2 Springfield, IL Job Details Full-time $17.88 - $19.35 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 403(b) matching Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Record keeping Direct patient care CPR Certification Report writing Medical equipment operation Writing skills BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Driver's License Math Quality assurance Quality control Patient interaction EMT License Patient emergency assistance EMT-B Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the delivery of basic life support as defined by the respective Departments of Public Health guidelines and any applicable system regulations. Will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests when required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

(This list may not include all the duties assigned.) Monitor all patients as assigned to his/her care. Provide basic life support when necessary. Assist the paramedic in all advanced life support situations. Provide patients and their families with any assistance when requested. Assure the accuracy and completeness of all company and patient contact paperwork. Be responsible for all equipment and supplies as specified on company vehicle check-off sheets and inventory requirements. Maintains current certification according to provisions set forth by the governing licensure. Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times. Help promote a positive company image. Accepts other duties as assigned.

Medics First provides competitive benefits:

403(b) account with 50% company match Paid Time Off Holiday Pay — six paid holidays each year: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Payroll Direct Deposit Furnished Uniforms Paid Continuing Education Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, as well as flex-spending or HSA accounts Disability Life Insurance Fitness Center Memberships

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the professional pre-hospital theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures required to administer patient care. Mathematics and chemical knowledge necessary to perform calculations as required. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional pre-hospital care. Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence. Skill in developing and maintaining quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public, including communicative skills. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Ability to communicate clearly. Valid High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid respective Department of Public Health Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Licensure and National Registry Licensure defined by market, CPR, BTLS Valid State Driver's License. Must be able to report for duty when emergency staffing conditions occur (at most 20 hours per week).

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds. Frequently requires movement of objects of all different weight categories. Requires corrective vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Requires working with equipment requiring voice, sight, and auditory capabilities (corrected) within normal range.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, inclement weather and other conditions common to a pre-hospital environment.

ALTERNATIVE TO MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

None.