EMS Student

"EARN WHILE YOU LEARN PROGRAM"

POSITION: EMS Student, Part-Time

LOCATION: San Francisco

START YOUR EMT CAREER WITH AMR SAN FRANCISCO OPERATION!

Develop the skills necessary for an accelerated transition into our Northern California Division by attending our Earn While You Learn Program which will prepare you to work aboard BLS, CCT Paramedic, and CCT Nurse units!

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The successful applicant is motivated to become part of a team that delivers high-quality patient care and stellar customer service at a moment's notice. This EMS Student is highly motivated and compassionate, providing the best care possible while ensuring the highest degree of safety for our patients. If this sounds like you, apply now to launch an exciting career with the nation's leading EMS provider!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The EMS Student will attend an EMT program to learn & develop all the skills necessary to be able to respond to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance. They will learn to deliver high quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in the most expedient, professional, safe, caring, and cost-effective manner possible within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and Company policies.

Under general direction of the Earn While You Learn Lead Instructor & AMR East Bay IFT Operations, the EMS Student will attend and participate in a comprehensive EMT training & on-boarding program. The student is responsible to learn, train, and successfully perform all related learning and testing activities relative to the technical knowledge, skills and physical capabilities required to perform in the capacity of an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic per the State of California Title 22, Division 9:Prehospital Emergency Medical Services Code of Regulations . The student must successfully complete the training program during the time established for completion.

Students will also be assigned to complete in-house training to include time with a training officer to gain work experience. EMS students do not possess recognized EMT certification but may perform some EMT duties as part of their assigned training program. Individuals in this job classification are considered unrepresented, at-will employees. Appointment to a regular EMT Basic position at AMR San Francisco is contingent upon successful completion of the comprehensive EMT & On-boarding program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows and maintains thorough familiarity with evolving medical treatment protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other Company policies.

• Operates Company vehicles in accordance with Risk & Safety policies; is familiar with and abides by traffic laws governing the operation of emergency. response vehicles and maintains a driving record in compliance with Risk & Safety policy requirements.

• Develops ability to locate addresses quickly and safely through knowledge of number systems and street layouts with and without the assistance of maps and electronic mapping devices.

• Performs beginning of shift checks to ensure the ambulance is in a state of mechanical readiness; tops off fluids as necessary; ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are on board.

• Reports immediately to the Supervisor issues and any discrepancies in vehicle, equipment or supplies standards that could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call and notifies Fleet Maintenance/Supervisor of mechanical failures of the ambulance and equipment.

• Ensures the ambulance is cleaned inside and outside, restocked, tagged as necessary, and fueled at the end of each shift.

• Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient assessment and treatment and of patient statistical and billing information and services rendered.

• Reads medication/prescription labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate and expedient manner.

• Communicates effectively with empathy and compassion to interview patients, their family members, bystanders, other service agency members and facility staff.

• Discerns deviations/changes in eye/skin coloration due to patient's condition and to the treatment given.

• Converses with Dispatch, facility staff and other responders via phone or radio as to status of patient.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• CA State Driver's License

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

• CPR/BLS Certifications / Other certifications required by local City, or County.

• Driving Record in compliance with company policy.

• Pass Physical Agility Test

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare

Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care, and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Benefit Statement: Check out our career site benefits page to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.

Pay Range: $18.07 an hour (This rate applies to a 8-hour shift)