Emergency Medical Technician

Action Ambulance Service Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local emergency medical service in Massachusetts is seeking EMTs and Paramedics for full-time, part-time, and per diem positions. Candidates must be EMT-B certified within one month of offer and possess a state-issued driver's license. Major responsibilities include providing care based on Statewide Treatment Protocols and maintaining equipment cleanliness. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to enter the healthcare field or advance their career in emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Must be EMT-B certified within one month of offer.
• Able to lift and carry 125 pounds.
• Must have a state issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to Statewide Treatment Protocols.
• Assess and stabilize patients using BLS skills.
• Maintain clean, organized ambulance equipment.
• Avoids mishandling and haste while expediting tasks.
• Communicates with centers and notifies receiving facilities as needed.
• Cleans equipment following disinfecting procedures.
• Decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of contagious infection.
• Keeps ambulance clean and in neat, orderly condition per regulations.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Education

EMT-B certification

State issued driver’s license

State driver's license

Job description

Description

New Highly Competitive Pay Scale! We are looking for EMTs and Paramedics!

Full time, Part time and Per Diem Openings

No prior experience required. Must be EMT-B certified within one month of offer.

General Function

Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) (and EMT-Intermediate) provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. EMT’s check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation.

Major Responsibilities

• Dedication to the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence
• Reassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner.
• Assesses and stabilizes patients using learned Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.
• Avoiding mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task.
• Provides communications to various communications centers and notifies receiving facilities when appropriate.
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting procedures
• Decontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of patient with contagious infection.
• Ensures that the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.

Requirements

• EMT-B or AEMT certification
• State issued driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Lifting the stretcher (be able to lift and carry 125 pounds)
• Being able to stand for an extended amount of time.
• Able to drive