EMT - Basic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and dental

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department in California seeks an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to respond to emergent and non-emergent medical requests, delivering high quality patient care in line with protocols and company policies.

The role requires a California EMT license, CPR (Health Care Provider), valid CA driver’s license, and completion of required ICS trainings; you will document assessments and treatments, operate medical equipment, and communicate with patients and partner agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CA Driver's License.
• Ambulance Driver’s License (DMV).
• Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MCSA-5875 and MCSA-5876).
• State of California EMT license.
• CPR Card (AHA, Health Care Provider).
• K4 driving record (less than 30 days).
• ICS courses (IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800).

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains familiarity with evolving medical treatment protocols and SOPs.
• Maintains complete documentation of patient assessment and treatment.
• Maintains documentation of patient statistics and services rendered.
• Uses medical equipment (gurney, airway equipment, IV, splints, bandages, medications) appropriately.
• Communicates with patients, families, bystanders, and facility staff with empathy.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title:

Emergency Medical Technician

Reports To:

Field/Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

PART-TIME

HIGHLIGHTS:

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance and delivers high quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in the most expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost effective manner possible within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and Company policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows and maintains thorough familiarity with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other Company policies.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment.
• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered.
• Appropriately uses medical equipment such as gurney, airway equipment/airway bag, IV, splints, bandages, and medications in rendering proper emergency medical treatment of patients.
• Communicates effectively with empathy and compassion to interview patients, their family members, bystanders, other service agency members and facility staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CA Drivers’ License
• Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV)
• Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MCSA-5875andMCSA-5876)
• State of California EMT license
• CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable)
• K4 report (Driving Record) from the DMV(less than 30 days old)
• ICS courses. Please refer to the following link to complete the trainings: https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx
• IS-100 (ICS 100)
• IS-200 (ICS 200)
• IS-700 (NIMS)
• IS-800 (NIMS)

Why Choose AMR?

AMR 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.

Company Benefits: Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.

Salary Range: $19.65 - $23.18 hr. DOE (This rate applies to 12 hour shift and averages 42 hours per week).