Emergency Medical Technician- EMT - Durham, NC
Company: Jan-Care Ambulance Service Inc.
Location: Durham
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
and guidelines.+ Lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 lbs
alone and equally 250LBS with assistance, at the height of 33
inches, for a distance of 10feet. (NC OEMS)+ Have the ability to
hear, comprehend and respond to spoken information from co-workers,
patients, physicians, dispatchers and sounds common to the
emergency scene (NC OEMS)+ Verbally communicate in person, via
telephone and telecommunications using the English language. Meet
the minimum vision requirements to operate a motor vehicle with the
State of NC (NCOEMS)+ Read and comprehend written materials under
stressful conditions. Document via written or electronic means the
patient information utilizing an approved NC OEMS record system+
Demonstrate manual dexterity and fine motor skills, with the
ability to perform all movements needed for providing quality
patient care. Bend, stoop, crawl and walk on uneven surfaces.+
Inspect EMS equipment to ensure adequate supplies, verify proper
operation refuel and fluid check of assigned ambulance and report
needed maintenance.+ Respond to callback or call-in emergency
situations+ Assist other emergency personnel as required and
complete tasks assigned by company supervisors and management.+
Maintain professional appearance and decorum; perform general
maintenance and cleaning work in the upkeep of stations, training
facilities and ambulances; be a self-starter requiring little
oversight and be adaptable to change and able to function in a team
based management structure.+ Perform event stand-by operations
including sporting events, community festivals and other events
with significant number of people.+ Respond to hazardous material
incidents at the first responder level, function in other uncommon
situations. Perform emergency operations during natural disasters
and catastrophic events.+ Have basic understanding of stress
response and methods to ensure personal well-being, have an
understanding of body substance isolation and patients' rights of
privacy under HIPAA.+ Have the ability to interact and assist in an
appropriate and professional manner with a variety of outside
agencies and personnel including medical facility staff such as
physicians, nurses, aides, clerical staff, adult and child
protective services, social workers, morticians, medical examiners,
law enforcement, fire/rescue and communication
personnel.Requirements:+ General Knowledge of EMS operations,
operation of ambulances and proper use of EMS equipment.+ Ability
to learn through training, using a wide variety of EMS methods+
Ability to readily acquire knowledge of the road/street systems and
general physical layout of assigned communities.+ Obtain necessary
skills including opening and maintaining an airway, ventilating a
patient, administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and
utilizing certification level appropriate medications and
defibrillator devices. Providing trauma care including assisting in
controlling hemorrhage, treatment of shock, bandaging wound,
immobilizing injured extremities, necks or spines.Working
Environment/Conditions:EMS operations occur 24 hours a day, 365
days a year in all weather conditions. Ambulances and EMS personnel
must be prepared to respond at a moment's notice and maintain
viable field operations until the situation is resolved or the crew
is appropriately relived or replaced. EMS personnel operate in
uncontrolled arena of the public. As an EMS crewmember, one must be
mentally, physically and emotionally prepared to conform to a wide
variety of patient types, behaviors and situations. Safety,
professionalism and compassion are three critical personal traits
necessary to be successful in the EMS operations. Special
Requirements and Qualifications:+ Must be 18 years of age+ High
School diploma or its equivalent+ Successful completion of
Workforce evaluations and/or equivalent educational screening exam
approved by Jan-Care/GEMS+ EVO'S must maintain a valid driver's
license with good driving history as determined by our insurance
company.+ Jan-Care/GEMS is a drug-free company and employees must
pass initial and random screenings.+ The following background
checks will be conducted prior to offering employment: + OIG list
of excluded individuals Excluded Parties Listing System+ Criminal
History Check+ Driving History+ Child/Elder Abuse+ Reference+ The
NC Office of EMS will deny certification or individuals convicted
of certain crimes+ Must maintain valid telephone number+ Must
maintain valid Health Care Provider level CPR certification+ Must
maintain valid certification of EMT-8 with the NC OEMS office.+
Proof of TB and Hepatitis VaccinationBenefits of joining our
community:+ State of the art training center+ Online Academy with
free access to all employees===+ Health Insurance + Aetna + six
different plans to choose from + Dental Insurance + MetLife + 2
exams/cleanings per year+ $50.00 Deductible+ $1,000 annual plan
max+ Preventative care covered at 100% + Vision Insurance + VSP
through MetLife + 1 Exam per year+ Lenses covered at 100%+ $120
allowance for frames OR contact lenses+ Life Insurance + MetLife +
Choose from $15,000 or $100,000 for Employee-only coverage+
Disability Insurance + Unum + STD & LTD+ Receive 60% of base salary
for a non-worker's comp injury or sickness+ Paid weekly for STD;
Paid monthly for LTD+ Supplemental Insurance + Boston Mutual +
Accident+ Critical illness+ AFLAC + STD+ Term Life+ Accident+
Cancer+ 401(k) Retirement Plan + TransAmerica + Eligible at age 21
and 3 Months of Service+ Pre-Tax (Standard) or Post-Tax (Roth)
options available+ Employer match of 50% of first 6% of total
deferrals
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