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Hours Part-time, Full-time
Location 3877 E LIVINGSTON AVE.
Columbus, Ohio

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POSITION DESCRIPTION : EMT-P & EMT-B Emergency Medical Technician
Location: Columbus, Ohio
POSITION TITLE*: *Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic/Basic
REPORTS TO*: *Columbus, Ohio - Operations/Management
SUMMARY*: *Provide safe, quality advanced and basic emergency medical care and transportation under the guidelines of state protocols and AmeriKare LLC standards of care*. *Maintain equipment and vehicles utilized in providing service. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*Maintain high quality of patient care by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures*.*Respond to requests for emergency medical care, access and examine patients, and report on patient medical condition to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone*.*Utilize medical equipment and procedures including AED defibrillator and EKG monitor,telemetry equipment, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections,CPR, and other procedures and medications as required*.*Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines*.*Prepare and submit EMS pre-hospital forms according to AmeriKare LLC standards, patient records, and other forms as required*.Maintain all aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to stair chair, etc.)*Follows AmeriKare LLC guidelines for customer service*.*Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting*.*Read GPS and route ambulance unit*.*Transport patients to medical facilities*.*Complete patient care reports and other related paperwork completely.Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures*.*Assure that emergency vehicle is completely inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the work shift*.*Complete daily report. Report mechanical problems to Dispatch and/or Operations Manager*.*Maintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stations*.*Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications*.Maintain verbal contact with the Dispatch via two-way radio*regarding unit readiness, crew identities, location, etc*.*Adhere to established pre-hospital care protocols*.*Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities,agencies, etc.**Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures*.*Perform other related duties as required*.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*High school diploma or GED. Current Paramedic certification in Ohio, and current state drivers license with acceptable driving record. Current CPR/AED card, NREMT-P card a plus but not required. Negative drug screen. Pass a physical & lifting requirement. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must pass a written & oral evaluation, psycho-motor evaluation, and complete a field training evaluation period as part of the credential establishing process during the first 90 days of employment. At least one-year experience preferred. Ability to locate hospitals and major medical facilities in the area, and ability to maintain effective communication skills with co-workers, patients, patients' family, and the personnel of base station hospitals and interacting agencies. Effective oral and written communications skills*. Effective interpersonal skills*.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasionally: Climbing, kneeling, running distance, reaching above shoulder level, lifting patients weighing greater than 150 pounds*Frequently: Smelling, sitting, leaning, stooping, bending, climbing, standing, twisting, walking inside & outside, lifting patients weighing not greater than 150 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, balancing, carrying equipment and supplies no greater than 70 pounds, fine hand & finger movement, driving ambulance*.*Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, touching, seeing, upper and lower body flexibility, multiple physical & mental activities performed simultaneously*.*Wages will be determined based on experience*.*Once the 120 day probationary period has been successfully completed, the employee will receive both a raise and (bonus)*.*Vacation time (40 hours) after one year of service
*.*POSITION DESCRIPTION:Title: EMT-B/Emergency Medical Technician Basic*Location: Columbus, OhioPOSITION TITLE*: *Emergency Medical Technician Basic REPORTS TO: Columbus, Ohio - Operations/Management DATE: 10/19/15*SUMMARY*: *Provide safe, quality basic emergency medical care and transportation under the guidelines of state protocols and Amerikare LLC standards of care. Assist Paramedics with the provision of care*. *Maintain equipment and vehicles utilized in providing service*. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*Comply with established universal precautions and isolation procedures*.*Assess patient's condition/complaints and carry out appropriate basic life support functions*.*Clean interior and exterior and fuel of assigned unit daily*.*Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA guidelines*.*Follow Amerikare LLC guidelines for customer service*.*Assess injuries and initiate appropriate treatment under the direction of the attending Credentialed Paramedic*.*All aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting from the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down step in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another (cot to bed, cot to bench seat, etc.)*.*Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting*.*Read GPS unit and route ambulance unit*.*Transport patients to medical facilities*.*Complete patient care reports and other related paperwork completely*.*Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures*.*Stock medical equipment daily/monthly*.Complete daily report. Report mechanical problems to Dispatch Department and/or Operations Manager.Maintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stations.Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications.Maintain verbal contact with the Dispatch via two-way radio regarding unit readiness, crew identities, location, etc.Adhere to established pre-hospital care protocols.Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities,agencies, etc.Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.Perform other related duties as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or GED. Current state EMT-B certification in Ohio, EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate. Current CPR/AED card, NREMT card a plus but not required. Current state driver's license with acceptable driving record. Negative drug screen. Pass a physical & lifting requirement. Current CPR/AED Certification. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must complete a written & oral evaluation, psycho-motor evaluation, and complete a field training evaluation period as part of the credential establishing process during the first 120 days of employment. At least one-year experience preferred, we will train the right person just out of school. Ability to locate hospitals and major medical facilities in the area, and ability to maintain effective communication skills with both co-workers, patients, patients' family, and the personnel of base station hospitals and interacting agencies. Effective oral and written communications skills. Effective interpersonal skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Occasionally: Climbing, kneeling, running distance, reaching above shoulder level, lifting patients weighing greater than 150 pounds Frequently: Smelling, sitting, leaning, stooping, bending, climbing, standing, twisting, walking inside & outside, lifting patients weighing not greater than 150 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, balancing, carrying equipment and supplies no greater than 70 pounds, fine hand & finger movement, driving ambulance.Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, touching, seeing, upper and lower body flexibility, multiple physical & mental activities performed simultaneously.Once the 120 day probationary period has been successfully completed, the employee will receive a pay increase. Medical Health Insurance Options available, and a free membership/pass to our contracted Athletic Club.Wages will be determined based on experience..Vacation time (60 hours) after one year of service.Required experience:
Must be Licensed in the State of Ohio : 1 yearRequired education:
High school or equivalent