EMT-BASIC COLUMBUS

MedCare Ambulance; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MedCare Ambulance is seeking an EMT-BASIC in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves providing patient care in emergency situations, maintaining equipment, and ensuring effective communication with healthcare professionals. Candidates must be licensed EMTs with CPR certification and possess strong interpersonal skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including tuition reimbursement for EMT training.

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement up to $1,500

Competitive compensation and benefits

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Basic EMT by the State of Ohio.
• Current CPR and ACLS certifications required.
• Ability to manage stress and interact effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective care of patients in pre-hospital settings.
• Maintain company equipment safely and professionally.
• Interact courteously with co-workers and public safety personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stress management

Emergency transportation procedures

Education

Licensed as a Basic EMT by the State of Ohio

Current American Heart Association CPR certification

Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (if applicable)

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EMT-BASIC

PARTNERS FOR LIFE. Partners – not employees. Our partners are woven together for the same purpose and have chosen to embark on a lifelong partnership of respecting each other and the patients we serve. Encompassing the principles of Servant Leadership, our partners follow the core values of Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Compassion in our pursuit to provide premier medical transportation services. Through our acclaimed in-house education program, our partners are given opportunities for career and personal growth with an emphasis on work/life balance. All positions are provided with industry competitive compensation and benefits.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting pay is $19.50 per hour – with a higher starting rate based upon years of EMT experience.
• Monday-Thursday 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. $4.00 per hour
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. $5.00 per hour
• Saturday & Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. $4.00 per hour

Tuition Reimbursement

• EMT-Basics with no field experience and recently attained certification are eligible for reimbursement of their EMT-Basic course tuition – up to $1,500 with half paid after six months and half after one year of employment in good standing.

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, and in accordance with Medical Control Board’s policy, procedure and protocol, performs specific tasks required for the effective and efficient care of patients in a pre-hospital setting and/or intra-facility transfers. Exhibits courteous and professional behavior while interacting with co-workers, patients, families, health care professionals, and public safety personnel. Promotes and maintains a smooth working relationship between management and employees. Operates and maintains company equipment in a safe and professional manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Basic EMT by the State of Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services and maintained in good standing.
• Must possess a current American Heart Association CPR certification and maintain in good standing.
• Paramedic employees must also possess a current American Heart Association ACLS certification, maintained in good standing.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License in state of employ, and be eligible for driving privileges based on current policies and procedures.
• Work requires comprehensive knowledge of emergency transportation procedures and a thorough understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.
• Work requires the skills necessary to quickly and safely transport patient using available resources, prioritize requests, and assists with patient care as directed.
• Manages and copes effectively with stress related to the care of patients, families, and unpredictable situations within various care settings.
• Work requires interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with internal and external personnel in stressful situations and to act as a representative of MedCare to the public.
• Must be able to sit driving for long periods of time.
• Must demonstrate alertness at all times.
• Ability to assist in the loading and unloading of patients, on cots, up to 350+lbs. Pulling and pushing the cot in and out of the mode of transportation of the patient, maintaining the cot in a horizontal position.
• Must be able to withstand high amounts of stress in uncontrolled environments.
• Must maintain competency on assigned and alternate modes of transport.

MedFlight and MedCare provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.