EMT

Rural Metro Fire Department; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wages

4 days on/8 days off

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is hiring Ground EMTs to respond to Guardian Flight Alaska calls and deliver high quality patient care within scope of practice and company policies.

Essential duties include maintaining treatment protocols, certifications, documentation, and safe operation of vehicles; strong teamwork and communication are required to support EMS operations across shifts.

Qualifications

• EMT license (I/II/III) and BLS/CPR certification are required.
• State Driver’s License and clean driving record are essential.
• Commitment to patient care and safety protocols as priority.

Responsibilities

• Maintains familiarity with treatment protocols and QA procedures.
• Keeps up to date with policy changes and system updates.
• Maintains certifications required to perform assigned tasks.
• Operates a company vehicle safely and per policy.
• Completes all required documentation as outlined by policy.
• Reports issues to Lead Paramedic or Supervisor promptly.
• Maintains professional hygiene and appearance standards.
• Attends mandatory in-services and participates with allied teams.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

EMT-I/II/III license

BLS/CPR certification

State Driver’s License

Clean Driving Record

Tools

Gurney operation

Airway equipment

IV administration

Splints and bandages

Medications

Job description

GROUND EMT INCENTIVES

• Competitive starting wages


• Schedule is 4 days on/8 days off

We’re hiring Ground EMT’s respond to Guardian Flight Alaska calls and delivers high quality patient care and customer service within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in system in which assigned.


• Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policy.


• Continuously maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned.


• Complies with all state and company requirements for operation of motor vehicle.


• Operates a company vehicle in accordance with company policy and safe practices.


• Develops ability to quickly and safely locate addresses through knowledge of number systems and street layouts.


• Ensures that unit remains in a state of readiness in terms of mechanical reliability, medical supply and equipment, cleanliness and appearance standards.


• Reports immediately to the Lead Paramedic any discrepancies in vehicle or equipment standards that could compromise the unit’s ability to complete a call.


• Completes all appropriate documentation as outlined in company policy.


• Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Lead Paramedic, Supervisor, or Operations.


• Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to hygiene and uniforms standards.


• Attends all mandatory in-services.


• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with allied health and public safety personnel.


• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment as applicable to system or operations which assigned


• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered


• Adheres to medical treatment protocol


• Uses / operates appropriate communications equipment, medical equipment, cleaning equipment, office equipment and tools.


• Appropriately uses medical equipment such as gurney, airway equipment/airway bag, IV, splints,bandages, and medications inrendering proper emergency medical treatment to patients.

• Reads road maps, drives vehicles, and accurately discerns street signs and address numbers.


• Reads medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate, and expedient manner.


• Communicates verbally with patients and significant others in various environments to interview patient, family members, and bystanders,


• Ability to discern deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.


• Converses with dispatcher and EMS providers via phone or radio as to status of patient.

• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.


• Adhere to and compliance with information systems security and policies.

Education/Licensing/Certification:

• Current State of Alaska EMT-I, EMT-II or EMT-III License


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification


• Valid State Driver’s License


• Clean Driving Record

Physical Demands:

• Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask


• Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities


• Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus


• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule

Why Choose Guardian Flight?

As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors—

keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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