EMS Apprentice

CareFlite is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ambulance service providing medical transport by helicopter, airplane, and ground ambulance, and non-medical transport via wheelchair van. In this position, the primary responsibility is to learn and train to deliver high quality emergency and non-emergency care to patients transported by CareFlite's Ground Division. The position reports to and is evaluated by the designated Orientation & Training Manager and the Instructors of the CareFlite University Program. Requires a personal commitment to CareFlite's mission and core values.

Responsibilities

Attend CareFlite's accelerated 10-week EMT course and clinicals program; Complete course work and assignments in a timely manner; Maintain an average grade of 75 or higher; Learn the safe operations of the emergency vehicle in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; Demonstrate proficiency with all medical and non-medical equipment that are part of the ambulance and/or wheelchair van; Communicate positively with patients, family members and medical personnel; Provide the CareFlite Communications Center with information required to initiate, track and close out the mission; Learn how to deliver non-emergency and emergency patient care in accordance with Basic Life Support Protocols and CareFlite medical protocols; Learn how to complete appropriate clinical assessments of patients and report medical conditions to the receiving facility personnel and/or family; Learn how to complete appropriate patient care records; Learn how to check, clean, and stock CareFlite vehicles according to CareFlite policies and procedures; Demonstrate ethical, courteous and professional behavior that reflects favorably on CareFlite

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent; Current Texas Class C driver's license; Clear and concise written and oral communications and ability to converse in English and be understood when speaking English; Demonstrated active listening skills

Benefits

Full medical, dental and vision