EMT-Basic: Life-Saving Transport in Batavia, OH

Firstcare; Ohio; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

First-Care in Ohio seeks an EMT-Basic to join its EMS team, providing emergency medical care and transportation while supporting higher-certified technicians, including paramedics, in treatment and patient care.

You must hold a valid driver’s license, EMT-Basic certification, and current BLS CPR certification, and you must pass a background check and motor vehicle report, plus required trainings including NIMS, ambulance operations, and stretcher/stair chair courses.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• EMT-Basic Certification.
• Current BLS CPR Certification.
• Pass Criminal Background Check.
• Pass Motor Vehicle Report.
• Pass Annual Physical Requirements.
• Pass NIMS-required education within 60 days of the start of employment.
• Complete Ambulance Operations Training.
• Complete Stretcher and Stair Chair Training.

Responsibilities

• The EMT will satisfactorily perform all skills and procedures as designated by the EMS Commission curriculum.
• While on duty, the EMT will practice skills and fulfill duties within the designated scope of practice, the Standard of Care, any physician order, or any direction by higher medical authority.
• The EMT will respond to EMS calls as assigned by the communications center, observing First-Care’s policies on “out of chute” and “end of shift” time.
• The EMT will know and follow all First-Care policies and procedures regarding normal operations and treat all First-Care customers, patients, fellow employees, and vendors with honesty and respect according to First-Care’s Code of Conduct.
• The EMT will observe a strict standard of patient confidentiality regarding the access, possession, or transmission of personal health information (PHI) per First-Care’s privacy policies.
• The EMT will safeguard all patient protected health information in accordance with First-Care privacy practices, federal and state law, and professional standards.
• The EMT will report any concerns regarding breaches of confidentiality or violations of policy to the Legal Department in person, by email, or anonymously as permitted by federal regulation.
• The EMT will be courteous and professional at all times. Sarcasm, argumentativeness, and hostility are not acceptable behaviors.
• Prior to each shift and in accordance with Indiana law, the EMT will account for, inspect, and certify the operability of all required basic equipment on the assigned unit.
• The EMT will maintain in-service education as prescribed by the State EMS Agency.
• The EMT will operate assigned vehicles and conduct themselves according to law and First-Care’s safety policies, including all procedures designed to ensure crew and patient safety.
• The EMT will submit documentation that is complete, accurate, and timely prior to leaving his/her shift.
• The EMT will help maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment by performing cleaning chores as requested in both vehicles and stations.
• The EMT will report all vehicle problems and submit required reports for repair per First-Care procedure.
• The EMT will maintain physical fitness sufficient to perform lifting, bending, stooping, and other physical activity without injury.
• The EMT will perform any other reasonably related duties as assigned by a supervisor.
• This description is not intended to be all inclusive and may be modified from time to time as circumstances and business necessities dictate.

Job description

First-Care in Ohio seeks an EMT-Basic to join its EMS team, providing emergency medical care and transportation while supporting higher-certified technicians, including paramedics, in treatment and patient care.

You must hold a valid driver’s license, EMT-Basic certification, and current BLS CPR certification, and you must pass a background check and motor vehicle report, plus required trainings including NIMS, ambulance operations, and stretcher/stair chair courses.