What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT 911 (Full Time) position at Falck Mobile Health Corp?

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

911 emergency ambulance services provided for the following cities including surrounding unincorporated regions of Los Angeles County :

Cities of Artesia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Bradbury, Cerritos, Commerce, Covina, Claremont, Cudahy, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, Industry, Irwindale, La Canada Flintridge, La Habra, Heights, La Mirada, La Habra Heights, La Puente, Lakewood, Maywood, Monrovia, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Pomona, Rosemead, San Dimas, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, Temple City, South El Monte, Walnut and Whittier. Unincorporated areas of : Belvedere Gardens, Bonner, City Terrace, East Los Angeles, East Whittier, Firestone, Florence, Graham, Los Nietos, Northwest Whittier, South Whittier and West Whittier

Unincorporated areas of Altadena, Avocado Heights, Bassett, Charter Oak, Citrus, East Azusa, East San Gabriel, East Pasadena, Hacienda Heights, Kagel Canyon, Kinneola Mesa, La Crescenta, Montrose, North Claremont, Rowland Heights, South San Gabriel, South San Jose Hills, Valinda, West Pomona & West Puente Valley.

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Pay Rate : $19.63-$25.35 per hour (DOE)

This rate is a blended rate and includes overtime)

After 9 months EMTs can apply to be Field Training Officers (based on availability).

Employees designated as Field Training Officers shall receive a four dollar ($4.00) per hour stipend for each hour worked while engaged in training, teaching, or any other FTO related duty.

It is very important that candidates are available for the first 3 weeks of Orientation (21 days) where 2 weeks will be in a classroom setting in our Head Office in the city of Orange in Orange County and the third week will be for field training.

The classroom Orientation will be Monday to Friday for the 2 weeks from 9am-6pm the first day and 8am-6pm the remaining days.

It is also very important to be able to commit 6 months to the company.

Falck is a global emergency medical services provider originating from Denmark that services 3 states in the US including : California, Oregon, and Colorado. Falck has been operating in the US since 2010 and is one of the largest private providers of emergency medical services in the country today. Our BLS and ALS services impact not only the lives of our patients, but their families and communities.

Position Summary :

The primary responsibility of the EMT is to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, provides basic life support (BLS) as needed, and transports sick or injured persons to the appropriate medical facility.

Because Falck EMTs are frequently called to serve individuals in vulnerable situations, Falck reviews conviction history reports for applicants, in accordance with California and local law. Qualified applicants with conviction history are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. However, certain conviction histories may have a negative and adverse relationship with certain EMT job duties relating to providing basic life support, direct care, and transportation.

What We Offer :

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities :

The EMT may be assigned one or more duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Presents himself / herself in a professional manner and displays a good public image for the employee and Falck USA in accordance with company policy.

Adheres to the policies and procedures of Falck USA, including the operation's Standard Operating Procedures and Medical Protocols.

Participates and completes all daily assignments proficiently, punctually and in accordance with the directives of the Operations Supervisor, General Manager and other management team members.

Completes appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Provides an environment and equipment conducive to safety for patients, family members, visitors, and employees, and in compliance with set precautions and approved standards. Assesses risks to patient safety.

Operates the emergency vehicle in a safe manner at all times.

Maintains vehicles and stations in a clean and presentable manner at all times. The employee shall strive to exceed Falck USA expectations for cleanliness of the vehicles and stations.

Responds to instructions from dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations.

Develops and strives to achieve personal and professional goals established by the employee. Utilizes all resources available to achieve personal and professional goals.

Maintains communications equipment, medical equipment and supplies in accordance with applicable standards.

Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this position must possess the following qualifications :

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Current state EMT certification (EMT Grey Card)

Current Orange County EMS EMT Accreditation

Current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card

Current California driver's license.

Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Falck USA Driving Policy.

The following courses are required; however can be completed on-line at the time of application and up until the first week of training. Certificate will be issued at time of completion.

Completion of IS-100 b course from EMI or equivalent

Completion of IS-200 b course from EMI or equivalent

Completion of IS-700 a course from EMI or equivalent

Completion of Introduction to Hazardous Materials course

Completion of Blood-borne and Airborne Pathogen course

Other qualifications specific to the local operation and / or contract.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.

Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.

Physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of typical EMT duties including but not limited to bending / stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting at established weight requirements, climbing, working at heights, etc. (satisfactorily meet company physical assessments / tests).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, teams, managers, supervisors, and external customers. Excellent ability to communicate and work cohesively across Department lines.

Must have the ability to consistently deliver outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers.

Strong organization skills and attentiveness to detail.

Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.

Within 3 months of employment, EMT must have :

CEVO (Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator) or Falck USA equivalent

State required courses (i.e. IV Monitor / Maintenance Course for the EMT-B)

Qualifications for Special Assignment / Fire Station Locations :

Graduation from a California State Board of Fire Services or California State Fire Marshall Certified Academy, or equivalent preferred

Six months prior EMT experience preferred

May not smoke or otherwise use any tobacco product while on-duty

Clinical Requirements :

The clinical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Providing Basic Life Support Care and transport while working as a member of an emergency medical team to patients while in adherence to the scope of practice, patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction according to their level of certification / licensure.

Determining the nature and extent of illness or injury, magnitude of catastrophe, need for additional assistance, establishing and providing patient care by developing a patient care plan and performing skills within the scope of practice and according to patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction.

Monitoring patient conditions and responses to care.

Communicating with professional medical personnel interagency and at emergency and non emergency treatment facilities.

Obtaining instructions regarding further treatment from qualified personnel, arranging for reception of patients at treatment facilities and assisting with Advanced Life Support Care as directed by individuals with that level of qualification.

Completes patient care reports in accordance with documentation standards as required by Falck USA and other regulating agencies.

Assists health care facilities and personnel to obtain and record information related to patients' vital statistics, circumstances of transport / emergency and the documentation of patient care provided.

Acknowledges accountability for all patient care provided.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Frequently : Ability to lift, carry, and balance 120 pounds; ability to exert on a regular basis 75 pounds of force.

Constantly : Ability to bend and stoop, ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition, good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to Emergency Medical Services Duty.

All EMT's must also be able to endure the following Human Performance Evaluation as defined :

Task

Description

Lift

120 lbs. vertical lift from floor to 48 inches

120 lbs. vertical lift from floor to 24 inches

40 lbs vertical lift from floor to shoulder height

Lift-Carry

120 lbs. vertical lift from 24 inches to 30 inches and horizontally transfer 2 feet

120 lbs. vertical lift from floor to waist and horizontally transfer 10 feet

40 lbs. vertical lift from floor to waist and horizontally transfer 25 feet

Climb- Carry

Lift 120 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing the steps (up forward, down backward)

Lift 120 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing away from the steps (up backward, down forward)

Lift 120 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing the steps (up forward, down backward)

Lift 120 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing away from the steps (up backward, down forward)

Push-Pull

Horizontally transfer 50 lbs of force on a sled a distance of 25 feet

Horizontally transfer 30 lbs of force on a sled a distance of 100 feet

Static Push-Pull

Generate a push force of 75 lbs at shoulder height

Generate a pull force of 75 lbs at shoulder height

Generate an upward pull force of 60 lbs from a height of 24 inches

Climb

Ascend and Descend a step with a height of 20 inches from the floor

Repetitive Posture

Reach above head

Reach forward and touch a point 30 inches from the chest

Static Posture

Squat to reach a point 0 inches from the floor and maintain the position for 1 minute

Assume a kneeling position and mimic American Heart Association CPR for 5 min then assume standing position independently

Balance 1

Step over a 12" step while holding 100 lbs in all four directions x 2 repetitions

Maximum

Grip Strength

Test

Position 2)

Average of 2 trials : _______ lbs.

of force

Minimum of 50 lb. required)

Position 2)

Right

Left

Maximum Pinch Strength

Test

Average of 2 trials : _______ lbs.

of force

Minimum of 10lb. required)

Right

Left

Repetitive Coupling

Squeeze Jamar Hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 20lbs.

Right

Left

Falck is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Falck is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records are encouraged to apply, and will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This job description is a summary of duties, it is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties.

Salary : $20 - $25

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