EMT- Psych

The Emergency medical technician (EMT) responds to medicalemergencies and delivers patient care, support, and medical evaluation in acommunity setting, and during transport to the hospital. This care typically includes assessing thepatient, determining the proper emergency care, stabilizing the patient andadministering treatment. EMTs also help with transporting patients safelybetween hospitals and care facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcherand drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location

Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact withdispatcher

Removes or assists in the removal of victims from the sceneof an accident or catastrophe

Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury, ormagnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed orthe need for additional assistance, bases decisions on statements of personsinvolved, the examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergencymedical practice

Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site ofemergency, or in specially equipped vehicle

Applies splints, administration of oxygen, treatment ofminor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation

Communicates with professional medical personnel atemergency treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding furthertreatment and to arrange for arrival and hand-off of victims at the facility

Assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain andrecord information related to victims’ vital statistics and circumstances ofemergency

Maintains vehicle medical and communication equipment andreplenishes first-aid equipment and supplies

May also assist in controlling crowds, protecting valuables,or performing other duties at the scene of a catastrophe

May assist professional medical personnel in emergencytreatment administered at a medical facility

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Current BLS card. ACLS/PALS per contract requirement.

Certified/Licensed per State Requirement and/or ContractRequirement or Proof of Certification from an approved EMT CertificationProgram.

Driver’s License within the state of accomplished practice.

Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.