What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT position at Lifecare Ambulance Inc.?
Essential Functions:
- Operate under the guidelines of assignment of personnel to units
- Address service-related concerns, participate in investigations, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality
- Ensure unit has adequate resources throughout operations
- Report to ALS provider when necessary
- Promote safety and security measures, making recommendations for improvements and taking immediate action when necessary; comply with accident and injury reporting
- Maintain effective communication with various departments, keeping them informed and up to date on relevant information
- Handle protected health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Participate actively in companywide events and meetings, demonstrating support for LifeCare’s mission, values, and quality standards
- Gathers and prepares the necessary material for audits
- Performs related work as required.
Education and Experience
- State of Ohio Certified Emergency Medical Technician required
- High school diploma, or equivalent
- State of Ohio Driver's License, in good standing
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying up to 150lbs unassisted, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching
- Memorization/concentration, learning/knowledge retention, preparing/analyzing data, use of interfaced communication devices (phones, computers, radios, etc), emotional and behavioral self-regulation, interacting with others, high stress situations
- Able to manage dangerous situations, emergency situations, incarcerated individuals, animals, comprehension, organization, and decision-making.
- Extreme cold/heat, humidity, wet, noise, hazards, temperature changes, atmospheric changes, vibration, extreme darkness/brightness, radiation, chemical/hazardous waste, gases/gas leaks, electrical hazards, acidic or harsh substances, infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, fumes/airborne particles, allergens, confined spaces, high or precarious places, ladders/step stools, moving mechanical parts
- Computer use, monitors
- Operating light and heavy equipment
Why LifeCare?
At LifeCare, YOU OWN THE COMPANY! LifeCare is an Employee-Owned Company (ESOP) which means you have a voice and a reason to work smarter, not harder. As an employee, an ESOP is a retirement savings plan that provides financial benefits after you leave the workforce. One of the most unique benefits of an ESOP is that it gives YOU a stake in the success of LifeCare Ambulance, but it's at no cost to you! We also offer competitive medical, dental, vision rates and life insurance at no cost to you. Aggressively matched 401k plan with employer contribution. Uniform allowance. Paid Training and education, including Tuition Reimbursement and Medic Bonus upon certification. Employee Referral Bonus of $5000! We value our employees .. #ComeHere #DoMore
LifeCare Ambulance, Inc is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the LifeCare Ambulance community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included, and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve. It is the policy of LifeCare Ambulance not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.