EMT - Impactful Community EMS, Training & Benefits

Jan-Care Ambulance, Inc.; Beckley (WV); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Résumé du poste

Jan-Care Ambulance, Inc. is seeking an EMT to provide safe and compassionate ambulance transportation, upholding patient dignity and community safety. The role includes out-of-hospital care, adherence to WV EMS rules, and emergency response duties across WV.

Training and career development are emphasized within a supportive, community-focused culture. The position requires 18+ years old, a HS diploma, and WV OEMS certification readiness.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Successful completion of Workforce evaluations and/or equivalent educational screening exam approved by Jan-Care/GEMS.
• EVO'S must maintain a valid driver's license with good driving history as determined by our insurance company.
• Jan-Care/GEMS is a drug-free company and employees must pass initial and random screenings.
• The WV Office of EMS will deny certification or individuals convicted of certain crimes.
• Must maintain valid telephone number.
• Must maintain valid Health Care Provider level CPR certification.
• Must maintain valid certification of EMT-8 with the WV OEMS office.
• Proof of TB and Hepatitis Vaccination.

Responsabilités

• Attend instruction sessions for orientation, EMS operations, compliance, emergency vehicle operations, maintain EMS certification and other required programs.
• Provide out-of-hospital care to patients and safe ambulance transport in consideration of statewide protocols and medical command direction and assessment to the level of authorization and training under WV EMS Rules and Regulations {64CFR48} and guidelines.
• Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 12Sibs alone and equally 250LBS with assistance, at the height of 33 inches, for a distance of 10feet. (WV OEMS)
• Have the ability to hear, comprehend and respond to spoken information from co-workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers and sounds common to the emergency scene (WV OEMS)
• Verbally communicate in person, via telephone and telecommunications using the English language. Meet the minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle with the State of WV{WVOEMS)
• Read and comprehend written materials under stressful conditions. Document via written or electronic means the patient information utilizing an approved WV OEMS record system
• Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with the ability to perform all movements needed for providing quality patient care. Bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.
• Inspect EMS equipment to ensure adequate supplies, verify proper operation refuel and fluid check of assigned ambulance and report needed maintenance.
• Respond to callback or call-in emergency situations
• Assist other emergency personnel as required and complete tasks assigned by company supervisors and management.
• Maintain professional appearance and decorum; perform general maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of stations, training facilities and ambulances; be a self-starter requiring little oversight and be adaptable to change and able to function in a team based management structure.
• Perform event stand-by operations including sporting events, community festivals and other events with significant number of people.
• Respond to hazardous material incidents at the first responder level, function in other uncommon situations. Perform emergency operations during natural disasters and catastrophic events.
• Have basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well-being, have an understanding of body substance isolation and patients' rights of privacy under HIPAA.
• Have the ability to interact and assist in an appropriate and professional manner with a variety of outside agencies and personnel including medical facility staff such as physicians, nurses, aides, clerical staff, adult and child protective services, social workers, morticians, medical examiners, law enforcement, fire/rescue and communication personnel.

Connaissances

EMS operations knowledge

Learn through training

Road/street systems knowledge

CPR & defibrillator use

Formation

High School diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Jan-Care Ambulance, Inc. is seeking an EMT to provide safe and compassionate ambulance transportation, upholding patient dignity and community safety. The role includes out-of-hospital care, adherence to WV EMS rules, and emergency response duties across WV.

Training and career development are emphasized within a supportive, community-focused culture. The position requires 18+ years old, a HS diploma, and WV OEMS certification readiness.