EMT Basic - Ground Services - Life Flight Network

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

42

Work Shift:

All (United States of America)

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

SUMMARY:

Basic EMT will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Basic EMT level of care defined by the Ohio EMS scope of practice. Basic EMT will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Basic EMT will keep current on all required certification and continuing education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responds to Calls and performs patient assessment

Provides Basic Airway management per Ohio EMS Scope of Practice

Provides CPR and use of AED

Participate/attend required/mandatory trainings.

Provides proper care, safe, and efficient transport

Maintain proper reports and records

Care for vehicle and equipment

Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights

Serve as a patient advocate

Performs other duties as assigned

Practices Mercy Core Values

May serve as proctor/educator for students

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Qualifications:

Required Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Education: Vocational/ Technical Degree

Licensing/ Certification:

Licensure/Certification Required: Basic EMT Certificate State of Ohio

Licensure/Certification Required: Valid Driver’s License/ AHA Healthcare Provider BLS

Licensure/Certification Preferred: IS 100 and IS 700

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: 1-3 years preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within 1 year of hire

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Ground Services - Toledo - Life Flight Network

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the bas