What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic/Cardiac position at Ashaway Ambulance Association?
EMT Job Description
Job Overview
We're now hiring for the position of EMT / AEMT -C to join our growing team. If you're hard-working and dedicated, Ashaway Ambulance is an excellent company for you.
Responsibilities for EMT
- Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care
- Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
- Document patient information, condition, and treatment
- Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights
- Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients
- Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws
- Provide basic life support and gather patient data
Qualifications for EMT
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- Current EMT certification/license in the state of Rhode Island
- Current CPR certification
- Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of practice
- Must posses or be willing to submit to a background check
- 1 year of experience in an emergency care setting preferred
- Ability to bend, pull, push, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Demonstrated ability to implement clinical care in accordance with outlined policies and procedures
- Ability to exercise sound judgment while working in a stressful environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- EMT: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Paramedic License (Preferred)
- EMT Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20