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EMT Ambulance Driver-Life Flight Ground Unit-ROTLocation: METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTERBiweekly Hours: 72.00Shift: rotatingThe MetroHealth System is redefining health care by going beyond medical treatment to improve the foundations of community health and well-being: affordable housing, a cleaner environment, economic opportunity and access to fresh food, convenient transportation, legal help and other services. The system strives to become as good at preventing disease as it is at treating it. Founded in 1837, Cuyahoga County’s safety-net health system operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers.Summary:Participates in the care of patients, as guided by Life Flight RN’s and Paramedics, and within the scope of the EMT-B role. Maintains compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) requirements and all associated documentation. Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients. Operates under the direction of the Metro Life Flight Medical Director and protocols set forth by The Metro Health System (MHS). Complies with the policies and procedures of MHS. Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of MHSQualifications:Required:
High school diploma or passage of a high school equivalency exam.
Current Ohio certification as an EMT-Basic or higher.
Successfully completed the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) or successfully completes within 1 month of hire.
Minimum one-year experience as an active paramedic or EMT-B in an EMS service.
Current and valid Ohio Driver’s License.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to speak both assertively and sensitively to a variety of populations in stressful situations.
BLS Certification from the AHA.
Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Preferred:
Experience in EMS operations, customer service, quality, and performance improvement.Physical Requirements:
May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Ability to pull, push or pick up more than 50 pounds.
Ability to carry equipment.
Ability to assist with patient movement.
Ability to work comfortably in a confined area for long periods of time.
Ability to ride in the back of ground transport vehicles for long periods of time
Full-time