ACT/EMT-I - Cabell County, WV
Company: Jan-Care Ambulance Service Inc.
Location: Huntington
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
+ Have the ability to hear, comprehend and respond to spoken
information from co-workers, patients, physicians, dispatchers and
sounds common to the emergency scene (WV OEMS) + Verbally
communicate in person, via telephone and telecommunications using
the English language. Meet the minimum vision requirements to
operate a motor vehicle with the State of WV(WVOEMS) + Read and
comprehend written materials under stressful conditions. Document
via written or electronic means the patient information utilizing
an approved WV OEMS record system + Demonstrate manual dexterity
and fine motor skills, with the ability to perform all movements
needed for providing quality patient care. Bend, stoop, crawl and
walk on uneven surfaces. + Inspect EMS equipment to ensure adequate
supplies, verify proper operation refuel and fluid check of
assigned ambulance and report needed maintenance. + Respond to
callback or call-in emergency situations + Assist other emergency
personnel as required and complete tasks assigned by company
supervisors and management. + Maintain professional appearance and
decorum; perform general maintenance and cleaning work in the
upkeep of stations, training facilities and ambulances; be a
self-starter requiring little oversight and be adaptable to change
and able to function in a team based management structure. +
Perform event stand-by operations including sporting events,
community festivals and other events with significant number of
people. + Respond to hazardous material incidents at the first
responder level, function in other uncommon situations. Perform
emergency operations during natural disasters and catastrophic
events. + Have basic understanding of stress response and methods
to ensure personal well-being, have an understanding of body
substance isolation and patients' rights of privacy under HIPAA. +
Have the ability to interact and assist in an appropriate and
professional manner with a variety of outside agencies and
personnel including medical facility staff such as physicians,
nurses, aides, clerical staff, adult and child protective services,
social workers, morticians, medical examiners, law enforcement,
fire/rescue and communication personnel. Requirements: + General
Knowledge of EMS operations, operation of ambulances and proper use
of EMS equipment. + Ability to learn through training, using a wide
variety of EMS methods + Ability to readily acquire knowledge of
the road/street systems and general physical layout of assigned
communities. + Obtain necessary skills including opening and
maintaining an airway, ventilating a patient, administering
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and utilizing certification
level appropriate medications and defibrillator devices. Providing
trauma care including assisting in controlling hemorrhage,
treatment of shock, bandaging wound, immobilizing injured
extremities, necks or spines. Working Environment/Conditions : +
EMS operations occur 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in all weather
conditions. Ambulances and EMS personnel must be prepared to
respond at a moment's notice and maintain viable field operations
until the situation is resolved or the crew is appropriately
relived or replaced. + EMS personnel operate in uncontrolled arena
of the public. As an EMS crewmember, one must be mentally,
physically and emotionally prepared to conform to a wide variety of
patient types, behaviors and situations. Safety, professionalism
and compassion are three critical personal traits necessary to be
successful in the EMS operations. Special Requirements and
Qualifications: + Must be 18 years of age + High School diploma or
its equivalent + Successful completion of Workforce evaluations
and/or equivalent educational screening exam approved by
Jan-Care/GEMS + EVO'S must maintain a valid driver's license with
good driving history as determined by our insurance company. +
Jan-Care/GEMS is a drug-free company and employees must pass
initial and random screenings. + The following background checks
will be conducted prior to offering employment: + OIG list of
excluded individuals Excluded Parties Listing System + Criminal
History Check + Driving History + Child/Elder Abuse + Reference +
The WV Office of EMS will deny certification or individuals
convicted of certain crimes + Must maintain valid telephone number
+ Must maintain valid Health Care Provider level CPR certification
+ Must maintain valid certification of EMT-I with the VW OEMS
office. + Must maintain valid ACLS, PHTLS, PALS + Proof of TB and
Hepatitis vaccination Benefits of joining our community: + State of
the art training center + Online Academy with free access to all
employees + Health Insurance + Multi-tier insurance with zero
deductibles available + Dental Insurance + MetLife + 2
exams/cleanings per year + $50.00 Deductible + $1,000 annual plan
max + Preventative care covered at 100% + Vision Insurance + VSP
through MetLife + 1 Exam per year + Lenses covered at 100% + $120
allowance for frames OR contact lenses + Life Insurance + MetLife +
Choose from $15,000 or $100,000 for Employee-only coverage +
Disability Insurance + Unum + STD & LTD + Receive 60% of base
salary for a non-worker's comp injury or sickness + Paid weekly for
STD; Paid monthly for LTD + Supplemental Insurance + Boston Mutual
+ Accident + Critical illness + AFLAC + STD + Term Life + Accident
+ Cancer + 401(k) Retirement Plan + TransAmerica + Eligible at age
21 and 3 Months of Service + Pre-Tax (Standard) or Post-Tax (Roth)
options available + Employer match of 50% of first 6% of total
deferrals
Keywords: Jan-Care Ambulance Service Inc., Huntington , ACT/EMT-I - Cabell County, WV, Healthcare , Huntington, West Virginia
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