Critical Care EMT Basic - Twinsburg

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS)? Join MMT Ambulance and make a Difference in Your Community! We are growing fast and need compassionate EMS professionals to join our team. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible schedules, great benefits, free continuing education and more. Make a difference with us!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 CCT Team 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 patient and loved ones to provide information, as directed, and show compassion. 
• Safely drive the ambulance to minimize call response time. 
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of MMT Ambulance. 
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times. 
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly unit check offs. 
• Report any mechanical or clinical issues.  
• Keep current on certifications. 
• Complete all assigned education. 
• May be required to administer first aid to injured coworkers when necessary.

Physical Demands

• Must be physically capable of operating various vehicles and equipment essential to the job duties of an EMS provider.
• Requires frequent bending, sitting, kneeling, moving, and lifting patients and equipment weighing at least 125 pounds.
• Ability to push and pull objects exceeding 50 pounds.
• Must be able to drive/ ride in an ambulance for extended periods of time without issue.
• Physical agility is essential to lift and move patients safely.  
• Physically strenuous and can be emotionally challenging.  

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as an EMT. 1.5 years of experience driving in an emergency setting preferred. Previous CCT EMT experience preferred but not required.  
• Current CPR 
• Current position specific state certification or NREMT specific certification with ability to obtain reciprocity prior to state date. 
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record. 
• ICS 100, ICS 200 or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire. 
• EVOC or CEVO (2 years’ experience emergency driving)  
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 
• PHTLS / ITLS or willingness to obtain within 1 year of hire. 
• Self-confidence, emotional stability, good judgment, and tolerance for high stress  
• Possess good verbal communication skills