FULL-TIME: Mon EMS - EMT - West Virginia United Health System : Job Details

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 is to provide basic emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and for those patients who require non-emergency or interfacility medical transport. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. EMTs perform interventions with the basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. The EMT is a link into the health care system and resource for routine and interfacility transports.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:A. Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)B. National Registry of EMTs Emergency Medical Technician certification* to be obtained in 30 days of hire.i. (Note: Due to NREMT implementation and grandfather clauses, some staff may not have NREMT certification)C. West Virginia Office of EMS EMT Certification to be obtained in 30 days of hire.D. Valid Driver's LicenseE. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course or ability to successfully complete within six (6) months of hireF. Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA Preferred) to be obtained in 30 days of hire.G. Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) within (1) month of hirei. IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management Systemii. IS 100: Introduction to the ICS Systemiii. IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Responseiv. IS 800: National Response Framework, an IntroductionH. ITLS or PHTLS certification (obtained within 6 Months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)I. PEPP certification (obtained within 6 months of hire and renewed within 2 years of certification date)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:1. Associate, Bachelor, or graduate level degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution.2. AMLS3. GEMS (Geriatric Education) Certification.4. Other relevant prehospital certificationsEXPERIENCE:1. Two (2) years or more of experience as a field provider at the EMT level.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: The EMT will lead by example to ensure that all activities performed while on duty at Mon EMS are done in a manner to ensure the safety of Mon EMS personnel, our patients, and the community. This includes attitude toward safety such as, but not limited to: vehicle safety, OSHA compliance, scene management, routine facilities maintenance, etc. Measurement methods: Avoidable incidents, hazards remedied, and incidents reported for analysis. Measurement criteria:I. Outstanding: Independently utilizes appropriate decision making and resources to ensure the safety of Mon EMS personnel, patients, and the community and identifies opportunities for improvement in safety and potential solutions. The EMT commonly reports unusual incidents and near miss events for analysis.II. Meets standard: Independently utilizes appropriate decision making and resources to ensure the safety of MON EMS personnel, patients, and the community.III. Needs improvement: Requires prompting to ensure safety or does not correct issues with unsafe decisions or resource management.2. Quality Assurance - Readiness: Ensures that in-service vehicles, supplies, controlled substances, 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. Measurement methods: Vehicle checklists, daily chore logs, etc. Measurement criteria:I. Outstanding: >90% compliance with documented inspections for each shiftII. Meets standards: 80-90% compliance with documented inspections for each shiftIII. Needs improvement: