Emergency Medical Responder (Part Time)

Summary:

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.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Provide quality patient care utilizing thorough knowledge of protocols
• Assist the EMT with the preparation of the patient for transport
• Operates an ambulance vehicle in accordance with company driving policies; promptly responds to emergency and non-emergency calls; monitor & maintain the general condition of the unit
• Demonstrates ability to respond quickly and make decisions using good judgment under stress in hazardous situations and human relationships
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information
• Communicate with dispatch to receive and understand call data and customer feedback; Utilizes proper radio technique as per training
• Lift and move patients as required and in accordance with company safety policies
• Performs other such duties as may be required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must maintain good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with community and co-workers.
• Must be able to speak, write, and comprehend English language.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida driver license upon offer of employment.
• Current BLS and First Aid
• Current First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certification OR EMT student who has completed at least half of EMT school (proof of passed midterms or EMT school diploma)

Physical Requirements

• Working in a wide range of environments and hazardous conditions.
• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Subject to irregular hours.
• Frequent pressure due to multiple tasks, radio calls and inquires.
• Requires judgment/action which could result in the death of a patient.
• Requires ability to multi-task.
• Subject to recall during declared or undeclared major emergencies pursuant to F.S. 252.
• Stooping, sitting, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pulling, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Ability to lift and carry patients weighing in excess of 250 pounds, with assistance, without causing harm or aggravating injuries to the patient or themselves.
• Frequent lifting of people and equipment of 100+ pounds; extensive, or considerable standing/walking; Lifts positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; lifts supplies/equipment; manual dexterity and mobility; intermittent exertion when performing treatments.
• Work requires moderate exposure to one or more disagreeable conditions (i.e., irate customers, inclement weather, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odors or dust).
• This position requires moderate exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g. exposure to environmentally hazardous material, heavy equipment) This position often requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and includes completing and successfully passing medical evaluations or clearances.
• Requirements will vary; must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Environment:

Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and to blood/body fluids, requires respirator use, fumes/odors, extended day, and temperature changes. Frequently works with others, face-to-face contact with others with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment. Performs shift work and performs duties frequently in a mobile environment and in confined areas.