EMT- Basic - Los Angeles County

Falck is a is a global emergency medical services provider originating from Denmark that services 3 states in the US including: California, Texas, and Colorado.  Falck has been operating in the US since 2010 and is one of the largest private providers of emergency medical service ...

Job description

Falck is a is a global emergency medical services provider originating from Denmark that services 3 states in the US including: California, Texas, and Colorado.  Falck has been operating in the US since 2010 and is one of the largest private providers of emergency medical services in the country today. Our BLS and ALS services impact not only the lives of our patients, but their families and communities.

Click on the below link for a short video about what it means to join Falck

Compensation: Starting at $19/Hr.

It is very important that candidates are available for the first 3 weeks of Orientation (21 days) where 2 weeks will be in a classroom setting in our Head Office in the city of Orange in Orange County and the third week will be for field training.

The classroom Orientation will be Monday to Friday for the 2 weeks from 9am-6pm the first day and 8am-6pm the remaining days.

It is also very important to be able to commit 6 months to the company.

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility of the EMT is to respond to emergency and non-emergency requests, provides basic life support (BLS) as needed, and transports sick or injured persons to the appropriate medical facility.    

What We Offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

The EMT may be assigned one or more duties. These duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Presents himself/herself in a professional manner and displays a good public image for the employee and Falck USA in accordance with company policy.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Falck USA, including the operation's Standard Operating Procedures and Medical Protocols. 
• Participates and completes all daily assignments proficiently, punctually and in accordance with the directives of the Operations Supervisor, General Manager and other management team members.
• Completes appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provides an environment and equipment conducive to safety for patients, family members, visitors, and employees, and in compliance with set precautions and approved standards.  Assesses risks to patient safety.
• Operates the emergency vehicle in a safe manner at all times.
• Maintains vehicles and stations in a clean and presentable manner at all times.  The employee shall strive to exceed Falck USA expectations for cleanliness of the vehicles and stations.
• Responds to instructions from dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations.
• Develops and strives to achieve personal and professional goals established by the employee.  Utilizes all resources available to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Maintains communications equipment, medical equipment and supplies in accordance with applicable standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this position must possess the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Current state EMT certification
• Current Orange County EMS EMT Accreditation
• Current American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider card
• Current California driver's license.
• Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Falck USA Driving Policy.

The following  courses are required; however can be completed on-line at the time of application and up until the first week of training. Certificate will be issued at time of completion.

• Completion of IS-100 b course from EMI or equivalent
• Completion of IS-200 b course from EMI or equivalent
• Completion of IS-700 a course from EMI or equivalent
• Completion of Introduction to Hazardous Materials course
• Completion of Blood-borne and Airborne Pathogen course
• Other qualifications specific to the local operation and/or contract.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write required reports and correspondence.
• Physical ability to perform all tasks required in the performance of typical EMT duties including but not limited to bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting at established weight requirements, climbing, working at heights, etc. (satisfactorily meet company physical assessments/tests).  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work effectively with a diverse range of individuals, teams, managers, supervisors, and external customers. Excellent ability to communicate and work cohesively across Department lines.
• Must have the ability to consistently deliver outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Strong organization skills and attentiveness to detail.
• Ability to maintain a professional manner and appearance at all times.

Within 3 months of employment, EMT must have:

• CEVO (Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator) or Falck USA equivalent
• State required courses (i.e. IV Monitor/Maintenance Course for the EMT-B)

Qualifications for Special Assignment / Fire Station Locations:

• Graduation from a California State Board of Fire Services or California State Fire Marshall Certified Academy, or equivalent preferred
• Six months prior EMT experience preferred
• May not smoke or otherwise use any tobacco product while on-duty

Clinical Requirements:
The clinical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Providing Basic Life Support Care and transport while working as a member of an emergency medical team to patients while in adherence to the scope of practice, patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction according to their level of certification/licensure. 
• Determining the nature and extent of illness or injury, magnitude of catastrophe, need for additional assistance, establishing and providing patient care by developing a patient care plan and performing skills within the scope of practice and according to patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction.
• Monitoring patient conditions and responses to care.
• Communicating with professional medical personnel interagency and at emergency and non emergency treatment facilities.
• Obtaining instructions regarding further treatment from qualified personnel, arranging for reception of patients at treatment facilities and assisting with Advanced Life Support Care as directed by individuals with that level of qualification. 
• Completes patient care reports in accordance with documentation standards as required by Falck USA and other regulating agencies. 
• Assists health care facilities and personnel to obtain and record information related to patients' vital statistics, circumstances of transport/emergency and the documentation of patient care provided. 
• Acknowledges accountability for all patient care provided. 

Physical Requirements:  

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Frequently: Ability to lift, carry, and balance 100 pounds; ability to exert on a regular basis 75 pounds of force.
• Constantly: Ability to bend and stoop, ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time, possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition, good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to Emergency Medical Services Duty
• All EMT's must also be able to endure the following Human Performance Evaluation as defined:

Task

Description

Lift

100  lbs. vertical lift from floor to 48 inches 

100  lbs. vertical lift from floor to 24 inches

40 lbs vertical lift from floor to shoulder height

Lift-Carry

100  lbs. vertical lift from 24 inches to 30 inches and horizontally transfer 2 feet

100  lbs. vertical lift from floor to waist and horizontally transfer 10  feet

 40 lbs. vertical lift from floor to waist and horizontally transfer 25 feet

Climb- Carry

Lift 100 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing the steps (up forward, down backward)

Lift 100 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing away from the steps (up backward, down forward)

Lift 100 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing the steps (up forward, down backward)

Lift 100 lbs from floor to chest and carry up and down 3 steps while facing away from the steps (up backward, down forward)

Push-Pull

Horizontally transfer 50 lbs of force on a sled a distance of 25 feet

Horizontally transfer 30  lbs of force on a sled a distance of 100 feet

Static Push-Pull

Generate a push force of 75 lbs at shoulder height

Generate a pull force of 75 lbs at shoulder height

Generate an upward pull force of 60 lbs from a height of 24 inches

Climb

Ascend and Descend a step with a height of 20 inches from the floor

Repetitive Posture

Reach above head

Reach forward and touch a point 30 inches from the chest

Static Posture

Squat to reach a point 0 inches from the floor and maintain the position for 1 minute

Assume a kneeling position and mimic American Heart Association CPR for 5 min then assume standing position independently

Balance 1

Step over a 12" step while holding 100 lbs in all four directions x 2 repetitions

Maximum

Grip Strength

Test

(Position 2)

Average of 2 trials:_______ lbs.

of force

(Minimum of 50  lb. required)

(Position 2)

Maximum Pinch Strength

Test

Average of 2 trials:_______ lbs.

of force

(Minimum of 10lb. required)

Repetitive Coupling

Squeeze Jamar Hand Dynamometer requiring forces up to 20lbs.

All offensive tattoos, as well as any tattoos located on the neck, head, face, or hands, must be fully covered at all times while in uniform.

Falck is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

This job description is a summary of duties, it is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties.