EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Company: AMR Corp.
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, CPR and other procedures and medications as required to provide advanced medical care.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Act as team leader and take responsibility for scene and unit management as needed.
• Drive the ambulance and provide map reading support to minimize call response time.
• Document activities with regard to patient care and billing completely to ensure appropriate information is available regarding each call. Minimum Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Some advanced education preferred.
  • Current state EMT License and maintain currency.
  • Possess a valid State Driver's License.
  • Current BCLS, ACLS, PALS or PEPP, BTLS or PHTLS Provider Certification and maintain currency.
  • Driving record in compliance with Safety and Driving policy. Working Conditions:
    • Available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, extended workdays.
    • Moderate to extended amounts of sitting, standing, and walking. Some repetitive motion activities.
    • May work indoors or outdoors with exposure to weather.
    • Possible routine exposure to moderate noise levels.

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