48/96 Advanced EMT

JOB DESCRIPTION AEMT Float Truck POSITION TITLE: AEMT 48/96 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Shift Lead: REVISION DATE: 02.
10.
2021 DEPARTMENT: Ground Schedule is 48 hours on / 96 hours off repeating, this team will report to Mobile AL, where it will pick up their unit and be sent to outlying Ambulance Stations.
Clarke, Baldwin, and Mobile at current future locations are possible.
Unit may not be sent to the same station each rotation.
Medevac Alabama does not do system status management.
Some posting outside of assigned station is possible but unit will generally go to one location for the length of there rotation.
Additional Benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Gold Health Plan: Company pays 100% of Employees coverage.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental & Vision Plan: Company Pays 100% of Employees coverage.
Supplemental Plan: Short Term Disability and Life Plan; Company Pays 100% of Employees Coverage.
Health and Vision start 1st of the month following Hire 401K with company match up to aggressive company match eligibility after 1 year of employment.
GENERAL SUMMARY The AEMT assures provision of care to an assigned patient population or work site in a professional manner, utilizing the standard of care and the principles of continuous Quality Improvement in collaboration with other team members.
Paramedics are responsible for the safety of patients prior to and during transport via ground-based EMS unit from and to medical care facilities.
This includes provision of life support measures required to stabilize critically ill or injured patients.
AEMT must have the ability to establish positive interpersonal and professional relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES * Operates an emergency vehicle.
* Assesses the safety and hazards at the scene of an emergency.
* Controls the hazards at an emergency scene.
* Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury present and establishes the priorities for emergency care.
* Under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician, treats injuries or illness using advanced life support techniques and medications, and all Basic Life Support techniques.
* Extricates patients from entrapment.
* Provides special rescue services where trained in those specific areas.
* Performs triaging of patients and management of mass casualty situations.
* Lifts and moves patients.
* Utilizes specialized communication equipment to consult with physicians and/or notify hospitals of patient's condition.
* Completes detailed documentation on patient care and transport.
* Understands and uses appropriate state and federal regulations pertaining to EMS, confined space, hazardous materials, incident command system, bloodborne pathogens, airborne pathogens, and controlled substances.
* Reports verbally to receiving Physician as to the patient's condition and interventions performed.
* Maintains the condition of the emergency response vehicle, aircraft, or vessel.
* Maintains, cleans, restocks emergency supplies and equipment.
* Attends continuing medical education (CME) on an ongoing basis.
SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS * None KEY WORK RELATIONSHIPS * Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things done when representing company.
* Treat all people with courtesy and respect Practice Teamwork.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE * High School Diploma or equivalent.
* Graduate of approved Paramedic course.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES * Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, as well as onboard personal, and clinics.
* Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
* Ability to respond to phone calls, and emails quickly.
* Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make decisions with a Medic partner.
* Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push, and pull.
* To use appropriate safety equipment when exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals is possible.
* Ability to mix own medications, with correct knowledge of proper concentrations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS * Paramedic license per state requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS * Ability to lift a minimum of 150 lbs.
independently and more with assistance.
* Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push, and pull.
* Ability to work in a confined and mobile environment.
Location Report location is Mobile Alabama, unit will be given shift length assignement to outlying station.
Department Ground Employment Type Full-Time Minimum Experience Entry-level Job Type: Full-time Pay: $42,000.
00 - $47,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Vision insurance Schedule: * Overtime Application Question(s): * Have you read fully the job description and expected work environment.
License/Certification: * Driver's License (Preferred) * AEMT Certification (Required) Work Location: In person