What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position at Metro Health EMS dba WSHA Ambulance Service?
EMTs Wanted
Greater Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach Areas
Metro Health Ambulance Service operating four ambulances within the greater, Hampton, Newport News, Virginia Beach area is looking for a EMTs . Must have at least 1 year of experience as an EMT. One year experience on the ambulance.
Rate of Pay: EMT rate of pay is $20 - $21 Metro Health EMS offers health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance to our full-time members.
Work smart not hard average number of trips per day per truck is 3 calls per shift.
Hours of operation for this position are Monday through Friday 06:00 a.m. to 18:00. Serious replies only. Must be able to ride on a truck as needed to support our mission on transport. Must have EVOC or obtain it within 30 days of employment. Our business is hospital-to-hospital transfers, hospital discharges, and routine doctor’s appointments. You may call for serious inquiries only 844-937-6660 extension 711.
Start Date: Immediate Job Openings 3 - 7 Business Days
$20.00 - $21.00 per hour for EMTs
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Job Description
- Follows and stays up to date with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Operates Company vehicles in a safety manner, familiar with operating emergency vehicles and follows state traffic laws and regulatory requirements. Maintains driving record on and off duty in accordance with Safety, Health & Environmental policy, and procedures.
- Performs documented daily vehicle inspections to ensure the ambulance is in a state of mechanical readiness; refill automotive fluids as necessary; ensures that appropriate safety medical equipment, supplies are on board vehicle.
- Notifies immediate supervisor when vehicle deficiencies, equipment / supplies are missing or defective or mechanical failure to ambulance vehicle has occurred.
- Ensures the ambulance is cleaned inside / outside, medical equipment is restocked, and fuel is topped off at the end of each shift.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment while transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Ability to understand patient medical condition while in care. Communicate effectively with medical professionals when transferring patients to respective medical care providers.
- Ability to communicate with dispatchers, facility staff members and other responders via phone or radio with regards to the status of patient, location, and estimated time of arrival throughout the workday.
- Responding to emergencies efficiently and promptly. Administering basic first aid and medical support and assessing the nature and extent of injuries/illnesses.
- Demonstrating a strong orientation towards teamwork and the ability to understand the importance of team coordinated efforts.
- Create an environment of trust and caring, which allows workers to take responsibility to reduce or eliminate actions or behaviors under their control that contribute to injury and illness.
- Attend meetings and serve on committees as requested.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- EVOC (Preferred)
- EMT Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Virginia Beach, VA 23461: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $21
