Basic / Advanced / Paramedic--Full-Time

Position Summary

The EMT Basic/Advanced/Paramedic team member will provide emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation while acting within local, state, national and Benchmark Medical Transportation’s Standards of Practice. Priority will be placed upon interacting with patients and their family members, coworkers, facility staff, other professionals, and the general public in a manner which will professionally and positively represent the mission and values of Benchmark Medical Transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Performs EMT Basic/Intermediate/Advanced life support care within limits of licensure based upon certification level.

· Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system and/or Benchmark Medical Transportation.

· Demonstrates and ensures ongoing knowledge, understanding of, and compliance with Benchmark Medical Transportation policies and procedures.

· Demonstrates full knowledge of ambulance equipment and exhibits proficiency in its proper uses.

· Provides safe and efficient handling and care of the patient prior to and during transport to receiving facility.

· Ensures safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient information to receiving personnel.

· Performs all duties that ensure ambulance and equipment is ready for service at the beginning of the shift AND after every call. Duties include, but are not limited to:

o Cleaning and disinfecting the interior and exterior of the vehicle.

o Inspecting, cleaning and disinfecting all equipment.

o Completing daily vehicle, equipment and supply checklists, and restocking as needed.

o Performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.

· Gathers and documents accurate patient condition and treatment information and completes patient care reports in accordance with state and Benchmark Medical Transportation protocols.

· Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Tennessee law, EMS regulations, company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation.

· As per Benchmark Medical Transportation policy, always wears their seatbelt when in a company vehicle.

• Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.

· Maintains behavior that elevates and enhances the reputation of an Emergency Medical Technician.

· Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of Benchmark Medical Transportation.

· When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.

· Accepts individual responsibility to attend state required continuing education courses, including bi-annual recertification in BLS Healthcare Provider – CPR, and submits the appropriate paperwork with the TN Department of Health/Office of EMS to ensure timely relicensing.

· Provides Benchmark Medical Transportation with current/renewed copies of TN EMT license, CPR card, and Motor Vehicle Driver's License.

· Maintains “F” endorsement on driver’s license (TN only).

· Attends all mandated company training and scheduled meetings.

· Reports to assigned shifts on time -- in neat, clean, proper uniform upon clock-in.

· Acts as an EMT preceptor when called upon by management to train or re-train fellow employees.

· Allows and is willing to accommodate third riders for orientation and/or educational purposes.

· Completes all documentation on behalf of student interns.

· Strives to present an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow.

· Observes safety, compassion and excellence in patient care above all else.

· Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.

· Completes other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· High School Diploma or GED

· Valid Driver’s license (Tennessee must include F endorsement)

· Tennessee EMT Basic/Advanced or Paramedic license

· BLS card

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

· The ability to lift and maneuver 300 pounds with assistance without difficulty.

· The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 200 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance without difficulty.

· The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

· The ability to walk one quarter of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.

· The ability to visually assess the safety and condition of the scene and patient condition.

· The ability to verbally communicate with patients, coworkers, medical personnel and the general public both directly and indirectly using electronic communication equipment.

· The ability to drive an ambulance in both non-emergency and emergency situations.