HANCO EMS - Findlay - Hanco EMS

Description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The purpose of the HANCO EMS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is to deliver pre-hospital and trauma care within the scope of their specific certification level.  Pre-hospital and trauma care must be rendered in compliance with the established medical protocol developed and approved by the Medical Director as well as all state and federal laws

HANCO EMS is the primary 911 Provider for the local community and also provides a wide spectrum of medical transport services.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1: The primary duty of the Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) is to deliver pre-hospital and trauma care within the scope of their specific certification level.  This obligation includes but is not limited to: Scene survey, Triage and assessment, Extrication, Stabilization, Treatment, Transporting, and Communication
• Duty 2:  No employee shall recommend a specific physician/hospital.  All patients will be as transported to the nearest appropriate hospital or medical facility.  This may be deviated from for patient's personal preference taking in to consideration proximity of facilities, current resources, and severity of the situation.
• Duty 3:  Completes all required reports in an accurate concise manner, obtaining required signatures and providing the receiving medical facility with a copy of the run report.  Patient confidentiality is a high priority Only the executive officers are permitted to release information to the news media. Discussion of runs or company business will be limited to debriefing sessions.
• Duty 4:  Accurately records all required information into the Ohio State Reporting program.
• Duty 5:  Restocks all supplies used on the call for service and confirm that all equipment used has been retrieved and is returned to its appropriate location.
• Duty 6:  Sanitizes and disinfects the transport vehicle and equipment when indicated.
• Duty 7:  Participates in all debriefing sessions.
• Duty 8: Keeps up with job related updates in pre-hospital procedures and regulations.
• Duty 9: Participates in monthly training events or CEU classes to maintain respective certification and licensure. 
• Duty 10: Performs daily and weekly vehicle inspections and at the same time becoming knowledgeable on the placement of all equipment including equipment located on the Mobile Intensive Care unit.
• Duty 11: Performs daily and weekly vehicle inspections and at the same time becoming knowledgeable on the placement of all equipment including equipment located on the Mobile Intensive Care unit. Becomes proficient in the operation of all equipment carried on each response vehicle.
• Duty 12: Participates in building/grounds maintenance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ohio division of EMS certification of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT).
• Current Healthcare Provider Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days
• A valid driver's license is required (if you do not have a valid Ohio driver's license you must obtain one within 30 days of your residency in the state).  You must also meet BVHS's company fleet policy, Hanco's insurance company requirements, and any other requirements that may be required to operate a vehicle:
  • Drivers at least 25 years old must have no more than three moving violations or one accident and one violation within the last three years.
  • Drivers 21, 22, 23 and 24 years old can have no more than two moving violations within the last three years.
  • Drivers 18, 19 and 20 years old must have no moving violations on the driving record. 
  • Drivers under 18 are not acceptable. 
  • No driver may have any major convictions within the last five year period.
  • All drivers are subject to insurance company's prior approval.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.
  
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• Any EMT level certification from another state must apply for ODPS EMT certification through the process of reciprocity. (ODPS card must be obtained  prior to orientation)

       Within 6 months of employment

• NIMS IS-100, 200, 700 & 800 (National Incident Management System)
• HazMat Awareness Level minimum
  
  Within 1 year of employment
• CEVO (Coaching the Emergency Vehicle Operator course)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, sitting for long periods of time, and handling of materials. The ability to lift and maneuver and walk up and down stairs carrying 120 pounds or more with assistance and without difficultly. xhuatnn

This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc).