EMT- Basic

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EMT (Full Time)

Palm Springs, CA

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Department: Operations

Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The EMT responds to emergency and non-emergency 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.
• 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 EMT documentation as outlined in company policy.
• Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Lead Paramedic or Supervisor.
• Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to hygiene and uniforms standards.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Other Duties as defined on the job description.

Education/Certifications/Licensures:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CA Drivers’ License
• Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV)
• Medical Examiner’s Card or DL51 (from DMV)
• State of California EMT License
• CPR Card ( American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable )
• Driving record in compliance with AMR Safety and Driving policy ( proof required if conditional employment is made )
• ICS courses,please refer to link http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp.
• • IS-100B (ICS 100)
  • IS-200B (ICS 200)
  • IS-700A (NIMS)
  • IS-800B (NIMS)

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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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Salary Range: $17.63- $32.02 DOE (This rate applies to 12 hour shifts and average 42 per week)