Emergency Medical Technician

The Emergency Medical Technician responds to both non–emergent and emergent requests for medical transportation, provides emergency and non–emergency care in the pre–hospital environment within the scope of practice, and provides safe and efficient transportation of the patient to appropriate facility or residence.

Responsibilities

Responds to both non-emergent and emergent requests for medical transportation; Provides emergency and non-emergency care in the pre-hospital environment within the scope of practice; Provides safe and efficient transportation of the patient to appropriate facility or residence; Completes documentation and records according to department policy; Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for response at all times; Renders pre-hospital care at EMT-B level; Performs assigned duties in the Emergency Department under the supervision of the ED physicians; Maintains a good working relationship with fellow employees, community emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians and other allied health professionals

Requirements

Valid Driver's License (VDL); EMT-B - Emergency Medical Technician Basic or EMT-A Emergency Medical Technician Advanced or EMT-P Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic; BLS – Basic Life Support (AHA) or ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA); Ability to interact effectively with minimal supervision using good judgment, common sense, leadership ability, and a thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical services at the basic level; Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, hospital personnel, emergency service providers, fire department personnel, and the general public; ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Emergency Medical Services Advanced EMT - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS); Emergency Medical Services EMT Basic - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS); Emergency Medical Services EMT Paramedic - Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) - Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS); Instructor- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Instructor- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Valid Driver's License - Various

Nice to have

High School diploma or equivalent; One (1) year experience as an Emergency Medical Technician preferred