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American Medical Response is diverse and dynamic. From the
lush islands of Hawaii to the mile-high streets of Denver to
the beautiful landscapes of New England and more than 250
locations in between, AMR is the leader in emergency and
non-emergency pre-hospital care and transport. Were always
looking for dedicated individuals who want to be part of our
patient-focused team. EMT is responsible for the transport
and care of medically ill and traumatically injured patients
in emergency and non-emergency situations.
The EMT-B
is responsible for following the standards of practice for
the EMT-Ambulance/Basic as published in the U.S. Department
of Transportation, National Standard Training Curricula with
American Heart Association guidelines superseding. The EMT-B
is also expected to function competently as a driver. EMT
Basic Requirements: Must meet the core job functions and job
qualification standards for field operations personnel as
described in the Standard Operating Procedure manual. Unless
otherwise specified, the guidelines for clinical competency
for EMT-Basic shall be as published in the current EMT-Basic
text by Brady.
American Heart
Association guidelines shall supersede.
Must be
currently State and Nationally registered as EMT-Basic.
Must possess a
current drivers license in the State where employed except
where exempt by State regulation.
Currently
licensed as EMS-Driver with DEMS.
Current adult
and child CPR certification from AHA.
Full time
employees must be available for recall in times of crisis
Must have an
acceptable driving record as determined by the Company and
outlined in the Standards Operations Procedure manual.
In States where
required, must possess a current Class D drivers license.
Must be at
least 18years old.
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assess each
call situation to determine best course of action and
appropriate protocol
Utilize medical
equipment to assess patient and carry out basic life support
functions
Develop
and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency
during calls
Assist
paramedic or nurse with the preparation of advanced life
support equipment
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
Communicate
with patient and loved ones to provide information and
assurance that care is being given, and to show compassion
Act as team
leader and take responsibility for scene management as
needed
Drive the
ambulance or provide map-reading support to minimize call
response time
Keep current on
certifications
Treat other
teammates as described by the AMR Values
Coach and
educate partners of new and changing information as
necessary
Communicate
with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and
customer feedback
Monitor and
maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean
and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image
of AMR
Participate in
community programs to maintain AMR image and establish
strong community relations
Document
activities completely to ensure appropriate information is
available regarding each call
Follow policies
and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround
times
Negotiate with
customers regarding additional service when appropriate
(e.g., return transport)
Consider
patient status and insurance preferred facilities when
determining transportation destinations
We are in the
business of helping people, so we know how important the
right benefits are to our employees. AMR offers a
comprehensive benefits package with flexibility and freedom
of choice. Benefits help you take care of your own needs.
They help protect you and your family. They also may give
you additional financial security and peace of mind.
Benefits may vary by location and may be based on collective
bargaining agreements in certain areas.
The current
offerings may include:
Medical, Dental
and Vision Care
Basic and
Supplemental Employee Life
Supplemental
Spouse and Dependent Life
Basic and
Supplemental Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Flexible
Spending Accounts
Long Term
Disability
Employee
Assistance Program
401(k)
Retirement Plan with a Company Match
Voluntary
Benefits (Banking, Pet, Legal, Auto and Home)
Tuition
Reimbursement (In Most Locations)
Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay
Employee
Discount Program
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