REACH Medical Holdings Looking for Transport EMT – Located in Bishop, CA at Big Pine CA United States Full Time

Located in Bishop, CA

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Transport EMT- Bishop, CA

Starting wage $- $ (DOE)

With more than , employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world

We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response

Job Summary

The Seirra LifeFlight EMT / EMT Trainee is an entry level position intended to provide additional EMS administrative support to our team, while learning and developing the skills necessary to become a qualified, certified EMT

The EMT / EMT Trainee will become familiarized with the EMS environment and the protocols, functions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Serria LifFlight and have direct access to the classes, training and testing materials needed to become a certified EMT

If you are an organized, self-starter with good communication skills who is interested in Emergency Medical Services but have hesitated about completing a certification program, this position offers a chance to gain exposure to the inner workings of emergency medical response and gain clinical skills at your pace

Once clinical proficiency is gained and the Trainee has become a certified EMT-B, this position will enter the float rotation and be able to cover response and patient transport crews as Company schedule and staffing needs dictate

Essentail Duties

Prior to EMT Certification :

• Process completed ambulance calls into Company data systems for electronic transmission and filing with the appropriate agencies
• Process requests for patient records for healthcare facilities and relevant government agencies
• Coordinate non-emergency ambulance transport requests with our third-party dispatching service
• Participates in training sessions and attends classes in emergency medical treatment and related subjects
• Represents COMPANY NAME in public relations and safety in-services to improve awareness and safety
• Other duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, either orally or in writing

Once EMT Certification is obtained :

• This particular position will provide EMT-B float coverage for shortfalls in staffing due to sick calls, PTO or other situations that incur the need for additional clinical resources
• Responds to calls of emergency and non-emergency medical services Drives and operates an ambulance
• Deliver customer oriented, high quality care to each patient throughout the transport
• Monitors, records, and reports to receiving staff, patient condition and response to interventions
• As an EMT-B, performs basic life saving techniques and other on-site care to victims of accidents, heart attacks, strokes and other traumatic cases
• When the EMT is not actively deployed to the field, this role will stage at our headquarters and assist with administrative work to keep our teams on track and in compliance with corporate / clinical policy

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Accountability for strong customer service
• Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and persuasively both orally and in writing at levels in the organization
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure, works efficiently and accurately with frequent interruptions, and set and reset multiple priorities
• Must have a good driving and criminal record and be able to pass a company background investigation and physical examination
• Remains cognizant of local EMS county protocols and requirements
• Participates in public relation events and safety in-services
• Considerable knowledge of company ambulance operations, tools, equipment and their proper use
• Presents a professional image (on and off duty) as an Sierra LifeFlight team member
• Maintains a positive team attitude with EMTs Paramedics, respiratory therapists, mechanics and communication specialist by working in a supportive, cohesive manner
• Has the ability to work independently and tolerate high stress levels while maintaining a good rapport with co-workers

Physical Requirements

• Requires activities requiring a moderate amount of standing, sitting, and walking
• Ability to hear and orally respond to verbal orders, calls for assistance and radio communications
• Ability to prepare incident reports and medical reports, either by hand or computer, using proper detailed descriptions and appropriate grammar

Physical Requirements when working / covering shifts as EMT-B

• Ability to respond to an alarm, wake and go from a sound sleep to full activity and exertion within a matter of minutes
• Ability to interview people and go to gather information on their medical history or circumstances surrounding an incident
• Ability to complete EMS and emergency rescue functions and tasks which are physically demanding
• Ability to work in high, open places and confined spaces
• Able to conduct activities requiring a moderate to rigorous amount of static pushing, pulling, reaching and lifting (knuckle height and ankle height)
• Capable of lifting lbs floor to bench height
• Ability to lift and carry patient over rough or uneven terrain Ability to bend, strain, stretch, contort, push, pull, twist, carry, walk with weight, or lift to remove a victim from a motor vehicle and place the victim on a stretcher
• Ability to drive an ambulance during both day and night, using depth perception and peripheral vision in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of the posted limits, in congested traffic and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, rain, ice and snow
• Ability to utilize proper, required Protective Equipment :

o Leather Boots

o PPE – latex gloves, goggles, and HEPA mask Job Description :

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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