EMT - Behavioral Health
On-siteClarksville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Respond to patient transport requests and perform lifesaving procedures, defensive driving, and care delivery within the scope of practice set by the Medical Director and State EMS Agency. Drive emergency or non-emergency vehicles while adhering to company policies, reporting accidents, equipment failures, and injuries promptly. Complete required paperwork, training, and education to maintain certifications on CareerCert or TraumaSoft, including in-services, run reports, and quality assurance activities. Participate in public relations, inventory checks, and special tasks to ensure First Call Ambulance meets local, state, and federal requirements. Promote marketing strategies and collaborate with all departments to enhance company operations and community mission.
Required Qualifications
- Currently hold and maintain State License for State of Employment
- Performs as an EMT within the scope of practice set forth by the Medical Director and State EMS Agency
- Drives an emergency or non-emergency vehicle in the appropriate mode using defensive driving training techniques, if so trained and licensed to do so
- Abides by the policies, procedures, and protocols of the company
- Appearance, conduct, and attitude reflects a professional image in a caring manner at all times
- Works cooperatively with other employees, health care personnel, patients, family members, etc
- Completes required paperwork and documents appropriately and completely
- Refrains from smoking in company vehicles, buildings, and refrains from smoking in other buildings and vehicles owned by others while representing the company
- Reports accidents, problems, incidents, failed equipment or vehicles, worker's compensation injuries, etc to the company as soon as possible
- Completes required training and education to keep certifications and requirements for this job class current
- Attends in-services, run report reviews and other quality assurance activities
- Participates in public relation activities as it pertains to the company or EMS
- Completes inventory of vehicles and equipment as requested
- Completes special tasks that pertain to the operation of the company or its improvements
- Ensures that First Call Ambulance is meeting and/or exceeding all local, state and federal requirements
- Provides written reports to supervisor and/or management staff as necessary or required
- Promotes First Call Ambulance marketing strategies consistent with the marketing plan in all aspects personal and professional
- Works closely with all employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments to enhance First Call Ambulance strategies
- Attends all required and mandatory training sessions, seminars, and workshops to enhance personal knowledge in all aspects of First Call Ambulance lines of business
- Maintains First Call Ambulance core values and stays focused on our mission in the community
- Always displays conduct becoming of a First Call Ambulance staff member
- Performs other functions other functions as necessary and/or required by First Call Ambulance management
- Must have valid state EMS license with no disciplinary action documented
- Must have active DL in the state the employee resides
- Maintains current certifications in CPR, EVOC
- Within 1 year of hire date, complete Pediatric Certification Course (PEARS, PEPP, EPC) and Trauma Certification (PHTLS, ITLS)
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