EMT-B, EMT-A/EMT-I

Position Responsibilities

• Provides pre-hospital emergency and Non-emergent medical care at the EMT-B, EMT-Intermediate or Advanced practice level.
• Required to answer calls in both the 911 markets as well as in the IFT market.
• Ensures vehicle and equipment are in working order.
• Collaborates with partner.
• Provides exceptional customer service.
• Maintain knowledge of Caring Hearts EMS Protocols and all departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains established departmental metrics.
• Oversees the safety and training of new hire employees and third riders as assigned.
• Visually and manually checks assigned EMS unit and equipment for functional readiness upon reporting for duty.
• Accurately completes patient information on billing sheet and marks charge code according to the service provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the department’s Standing Orders and applies said orders appropriately when indicated.
• Demonstrates expertise in the use and application of all EMS related equipment.
• Cooperates with ancillary departments and agencies to assure continuity of care and completion on any investigation of illness and/or accident.
• Uses appropriate levels terminology/language when communicating with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Replenishes expended supplies/equipment and sanitizes ambulance after each use.
• Assists with daily duties and other special details as defined by the Standard Operating Procedure.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.