Ground Emergency Medical Technician
Company: Careflite
Location: Grand Prairie
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Ground Emergency Medical TechnicianPRIMARY FUNCTIONResponsible
for the safe operation of the emergency vehicle in accordance with
federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as CareFlite
Policies and Procedures.Demonstrates working knowledge of all
non-medical equipment, which is part of the ambulance and/or
wheelchair van.Performs routine maintenance check on assigned
vehicle at the beginning of each shift. Reports and documents
maintenance performed and service required, if any.Assists flight
crew in loading and unloading patients for the CareFlite helicopter
and for fixed wing aircraft. Adheres to all aviation safety
requirements in the performance of these duties.Responsible for
ensuring that CareFlite is perceived by its customers in a positive
manner by conducting all interaction in a professional and
courteous manner.Communicates positively with patients, family
members and medical personnel. Ensures that all individuals
involved in the transport are fully informed of pertinent details
related to the transport.Accommodates family members to the extent
possible without jeopardizing the safety of the patient mission or
other CareFlite personnel.Provides CareFlite Communication center
with information required to initiate, track and close out the
mission.Meets special medical and/or comfort needs of patients to
ensure that their transport is a positive experience.Compliance is
met according to contractual obligations.Employees should treat all
calls as an emergency regardless of the call nature.Responsible for
participating in the delivery of non-emergency and emergency
patient care in accordance with Basic Life Support Protocols and
CareFlite medical protocols.Completes appropriate clinical
assessment of patients and reports medical condition to receiving
facility personnel and/or family.Completes appropriate records to
accurately report patient condition at time of transport and to
record services rendered by CareFlite personnel before and during
transport.Ensures that assigned vehicle is adequately stocked and
cleaned according to CareFlite policies and procedures.Incumbent(s)
will actively participate in quality assurance/improvement
activities as directed by their supervisor. Each incumbent will
acquaint themselves with the quality assurance surveys and/or
quality improvement projects, which affect their practice and
adhere to the standards or changes implemented.Each incumbent will
provide feedback in a positive proactive manner on quality
assurance/improvement activities, which impact their
practice.Incumbent(s) will search out opportunities to utilize
their free time while on duty to improve their professional skills
or participate in work related projects, such as public relations
with facilities.Incumbent(s) will identify efficiency or cost
saving ideas in a timely manner to their immediate
supervisor.Supports assigned partner by sharing in the delivery of
patient care, lifting of patients and/or equipment, documentation
of transports, and stocking, cleaning and maintenance of assigned
vehicle.Incumbent(s) will focus their efforts on supporting their
co-workers at all times.Incumbent(s) manage their time
appropriately to ensure that all areas of their job
responsibilities are adequately covered. Actively seeks out
additional assignments or assists co-workers with their tasks when
they have completed their assigned tasks.Have active listening
skills. Communicates to co-workers and the public in a clear,
concise and positive manner, both orally and in
writing.Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving and
utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve work related
issues.Demonstrates sound judgment and objectivity in
decision-making, including sound.Initiates work independently
without direction and can be relied upon to complete tasks without
continual supervision.Maintains personal knowledge of area of
expertise through industry contacts, review of pertinent literature
(manuals) and utilization of available educational
resources.Maintains professional appearance.Exhibits a positive
attitude in support of CareFlite and CareFlite/hospital management.
Refrains from making negative comments about NCTS, CareFlite,
hospital and/or staff.QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:Must be 18 years of age or older.High school diploma or
its equivalentCurrent State of Texas certification as an Emergency
Medical TechnicianCurrent Basic Life Support CertificationCurrent
PHTLS Certificate or obtained within 6 weeks of hireCurrent Dallas
City Ambulance Attendant Driver permit or obtained within 6 weeks
of hireCurrent Texas Class C drivers licenseAbility to effectively
communicate Verbal / Written English2 Years experience in Emergency
Medical Services preferredPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability
to make decisions, which have moderate impact on immediate work
unit.Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written
instructionsMust be able to see and speak with customers and
observe equipment operationOccasionally perform tasks while
standing and walking up to 100% of timeExamine and assess the skin
and other abnormalities through sight, touch and smellReach, bend,
kneel and have high level of manual dexterityWill often be required
to lift and carry up to 25 pounds or moreFast paced environment
with frequent interruptionsAbility to coordinate activities closely
with others in stressful situationsAbility to take direction and
adapt to changing situations/job dutiesFrequently exposed to
hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne
pathogensRequired to wear Personal Protective Equipment while
performing specific tasks or in certain areas.The statements
contained in this position description reflect the general duties
considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job
as identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of
all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.by
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Keywords: Careflite, Euless , Ground Emergency Medical Technician, Healthcare , Grand Prairie, Texas
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