Emergency Medical Technician

Action Ambulance Service Inc.; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency service provider in Springfield, MA seeks certified EMTs and Paramedics for full-time, part-time, and per diem roles. Responsibilities include providing emergency care, maintaining equipment, and ensuring ambulance cleanliness. Candidates must have EMT-B or AEMT certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift and carry up to 125 pounds. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must be EMT-B certified within one month of the offer.
• State issued driver’s license required.
• Physical ability to lift 125 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care according to Statewide Treatment Protocols.
• Check equipment and supplies regularly.
• Ensure proper cleanliness and decontamination of the ambulance.

Skills

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) certification

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Basic Life Support (BLS) skills

Effective communication

Education

EMT-B or AEMT certification

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