Welcome! We're excited you're considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you'll find other important information about this position. The primary focus of the EMT student is to obtain the essential knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe patient assessments for medical and trauma patients, demonstrate proper CPR and ventilation with a bag-valve device, insert essential airway devices, immobilize the spine of the trauma patient, and several other EMT-B scope techniques.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Eighteen years of age (18) or older2. Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)3. Valid Driver's License with driving record acceptable by motor vehicle insurance carrier
- Background check that does not demonstrate a threat to public safety, health, or welfare nor an unwillingness to comply with state laws, rules, procedures, etc.
- Not convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving or other vehicular violation causing bodily injury or death within the two years prior to hire
4. Current possession of or the ability to successfully complete within three (3) months of hire the following:i. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)ii. Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA Preferred)iii. IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management Systemiv. IS 100: Introduction to the ICS Systemv. IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Responsevi. IS 800: National Response Framework, an Introductionvii. Hazardous Materials (HAZ-MAT) Awareness (Meeting or exceeding OHSA 1910.120)viii. Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
Length of Service (in lieu of payment for class):a. Once employed, the student will have no more than six months from the first day of employment to complete the EMT course, all post-work, assessments, testing, and successfully obtaining National Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification.b. Upon accepting and beginning employment, the employee will enter a one-year work commitment to work at Monongalia EMS as an EMT-B.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.1.
Safety Culture - Lead by example to ensure that all activities performed while on duty are done in a manner to ensure the safety of personnel, our patients, and the community. This includes attitudes toward safety such as, but not limited to vehicle safety, OSHA compliance, scene management, routine facilities maintenance, etc.2.
Quality Assurance - Readiness: Assists EMS personnel in ensuring in-service vehicles, supplies, and equipment have been thoroughly checked. Ensures that all reported discrepancies are corrected at the earliest possible time. Documents and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisory officer.3.
Work Attitude - Take the initiative to complete work assignments without prompting; exert maximum effort and serve as a role model for coworkers; demonstrate persistence during the performance of daily duties; bring a high level of energy to job performance; and maintain an optimistic demeanor during job performance. 4.
Acting with Integrity - Aim to reduce waste in daily operations; follow all appropriate ethical standards in the workplace; consistently act honestly and display the highest level of integrity; be accountable and accept personal responsibility for her or his own actions; and understand the importance of ethical behavior in the face of adversity or contrary public opinion. 5.
Communication - Understand the importance of effective communication with key stakeholders including but not limited to coworkers, patients, customers, other emergency responders, dispatching personnel, healthcare professionals, the public, etc. Measurement methods include direct observation and team feedback. 6.
Problem-Solving - Use current information to make educated decisions; have a basic understanding of how analytical decisions are made to help ensure clinical and operational excellence; be able to concentrate and use information-gathering skills to make immediate coherent decisions; and have basic knowledge of all reasonable job functions of all other field providers. 7. E
xecuting Tasks - Response: Respond to all requests in a timely and efficient manner. Response to emergency assignments with an out of chute time of 60 seconds from dispatch to unit response. For medical transports and interfacility transports, arrival to the patient's location (floor, residence, etc.) is five (5) minutes or earlier. 8.
Quality Improvement - Competency & Education: The EMT Student will complete knowledge, psychomotor, and affective domain education assignments, simulation programs (simple or high-fidelity), and other programs as assigned by our agency or other regulatory agencies in a timely fashion. 9.
Managing Significant Incidents - Responds to multi-patient incidents and assists in the Incident Command System depending on the complexity and jurisdiction of the response. 10.
Civic Responsibility - Understand the value of giving within the community; understand the balance of success of the organization with that of society and maintains focus on doing what is in the best interest of the patient first and foremost; set a good example for coworkers and consistently behave in accordance with law and policy; and understand that patient advocacy is important to the organization. 11.
Social Knowledge - The EMT Student will understand the importance of cultural diversity; have a rudimentary knowledge of cultural relationships and geographical layout within the area including local history; understand various cultural and religious perspectives on ethics and be prepared to act in accordance with beliefs that may differ from their personal perspective; understand the laws and regulations that apply to the daily operation of the organization and ensure that the organization maintains appropriate compliance.12.
Work Habits - Take the initiative to complete the job at hand without prompting including but not limited to all work assignments; general custodial and housekeeping duties; vehicle cleanliness; an initiative to handle routine and special projects; and accomplish other duties as assigned by a Supervising EMS Officer, Managing EMS Officer, or the Executive Staff. 13.
Motivating Others - Understand the importance of her or his role as a team member within the organization; and of organizational goals and objectives and ensure all coworkers understand the same. 14.
Learning - Demonstrate the importance of developing good learning strategies; maintaining a level of intellectual curiosity; continuously learning; and seeking feedback regarding personal performance to continuously grow.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1.
STANDING/WALKING: Continuously. This usually includes going to and from the emergency vehicle, getting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances, as emergency vehicles are allowed to get as close to the location as possible. However, the employee must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility. Standing, walking, and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to go up and down slight inclines or declines that may be found on roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation. Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or squatting position, etc.2.
SITTING: Frequently. When responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation. Frequently in station, as the facility is equipped with a small lounge area that is furnished. 3.
LIFTING AND CARRYING: Frequently. Required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights more than 100 pounds or more. Employees will need to lift and carry with one team member adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed or a chair) onto various patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long back boards, etc., and then efficiently move them into an ambulance. Other heavier objects in the high range category would be 5-foot tall, 10 inch diameter oxygen cylinders, and medical equipment boxes. The oxygen cylinders can be made of quarter-inch steel and weigh up to 120 pounds. The medical equipment boxes can weigh approximately fifty pounds or more.4.
BENDING AND STOOPING: Frequently. Throughout a work shift the individual will be required to bend in a range of 1 to 90 degrees. The average situation will require the individual to work in a range of 35-to-65-degree bends. This would involve: lifting a patient, lifting equipment, treating a patient at ground level, sitting on a bench located in the ambulance. This activity may be prolonged and last up to 30 minutes or more. During any given call, the provider may bend and/or stoop any number of times per incident.5.
CROUCHING AND KNEELING: Frequently. Crouching and kneeling may be performed when on the scene picking up equipment or assisting patients. The actual number of times this is done depends on the incident.6.
CLIMBING: Occasionally. This is required when climbing steps up and down with a patient on a cot or other device, and when entering or exiting the emergency vehicle. Generally, the climbing would require that the employee be lifting and carrying heavy objects such as a cot or other device with a patient on it. Balancing may be required when backing down staircases.7.
REACHING: Frequently. Throughout the work shift, to review monitoring equipment, operate communication equipment, administer oxygen, and operate the equipment. The employee may also be required to reach in precarious positions, such as in a vehicle, which has been crushed in an accident, or in other confined spaces. If working inside the ambulance enroute to a medical facility, the employee will need to reach to access the patient and supplies. Reaching will involve partial to full extension of the arms.8.
PUSHING AND PULLING: Frequently. The activities that would require the most force in pushing and pulling when removing or returning a gurney to the emergency vehicle, with and without a patient on the gurney. The weight required to push/pull will vary, depending on the weight on the gurney. Slight pushing will be required if the employee is performing CPR, which can require repetitive pushing and may range from a few minutes to hours. Pushing and pulling are required when operating and closing vehicle doors.9.
HANDLING OR GRASPING: Continuously. While working at any given location, continual bilateral gross manipulation is performed in this position. This may be involved when: opening/closing doors; using, handling, carrying, and operating medical equipment that may weigh approximately fifty pounds or more, stretcher rails, and various handles attached to equipment and tools. The arm and hand must be able to perform all types of positions, including supination and pronation. Hyperextension, extension, and flexion of the fingers will be involved, and ulnar and radial deviation, abduction, and adduction of the hand and wrist will be required. A wide variety of grasping will be required, such as cylindrical grasping, palmer grasping, hook grasping, tip grasping, and lateral and spherical grasping.10.
HAZARDS: Occasionally. The employee, when responding to emergency situations, may be exposed to dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, adverse weather conditions, and chemicals. There is also exposure to body substances that may contain infectious materials that could cause illness or death. There is potential for bodily harm or death from violent patients, bystanders, or other dangers. At all times the employee is expected to adhere to all applicable Policies and Procedures concerning safety and the prevention of contamination and infection due to bloodborne pathogens.- Maintain balance and strength in awkward positions.- Speak clearly under stressful circumstances.- Accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English.- Respond physically with speed.- Operate effectively in loud environments; and- Get along well with others.- Handle a significant number of stressful situations, and be able to function calmly, coolly, and collectedly under all types of stressful situations.- Get along well with diverse personalities.- Communicate with patients and others with empathy and respect.- Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations.- Work smoothly and professionally in an environment where teamwork is essential.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. 2. Ability to utilize computing systems that are required for essential job functions. This includes but is not limited to:
- Scheduling and timekeeping software, including incident reporting software.
- Web-based learning platforms
- Sending and receiving email communications.
- General office programs such as Microsoft Office or similar software including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, SharePoint
3. Analyze and interpret difficult and complex patient care and personnel situations.4. Work independently with minimum supervision for assigned tasks.5. Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.6. Anticipate and identify problems and take initiative to prevent or correct them.7. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel within the medical community, the Squad, outside agencies, patients, and members of the community.8. Understand and follow federal, state, and local laws, and Squad policies, procedures, and rules.9. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.10. Follow orders; Remember and apply concepts, knowledge, and principles.11. Analyze and interpret situations; and appropriately deal with stress and maintain composure when encountering serious injuries or illnesses.
Additional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt:United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company: AHS LLC AHS LLC
Cost Center:4851 AHS LLC EMS Monongalia
Address: 801 J D Anderson DriveMorgantownWest VirginiaWVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.