emt/aemt - Las Vegas, NV , USA, United States - OptimuMedicine

Description

The primary responsibility of the EMT/AEMT is to respond to calls for service, provide basic life support (BLS) as needed, and transport sick or injured patients to the appropriate medical facility.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with other crew members and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports.
• Strong organization skills and attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Physically able to perform all tasks required in the performance of typical EMT duties including but not limited to bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to conduct a thorough examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness or injury. And assist other medical personnel to accomplish this as necessary.
• Ability to provide prompt medical care to the patient for the stabilization of their condition prior to transport.
• Ability to clean and restock the unit to place the unit back in service.
• Ability to precept students or new employees.

• Age 21 at time of offer letter.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Completion of an NREMT approved EMT/AEMT certification course
• AHA BLS Provider
• Current Nevada driver's license with clean driving record.
• Pass medical evaluation, drug screening and background process post offer letter.
• Ability to obtain other qualifications specific to the local operation, City and/or contract within 60 days of hire.
• Complete New Hire Orientation training within 90 days of hire.

• Current state EMT/AEMT certification OR SNHD EMT/AEMT certification
• NREMT
• EVOC certification