EMT-Trainee Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY: Emergency Medical Technician - On Job Training (OJT) Opportunity. MedStar understands that new EMTs are not getting the field/clinical experience in their EMT classes.  As a training organization ourselves we recognize this downfall and have developed a training opportunity for new EMTs to work alongside other experienced providers to obtain experience and additional skills not offered in school.

TRAINING PROGRAM: The goal is to build confident, and experienced EMTs who can work alone or with other providers who will assess and often give definitive care to those attending/participating in special events, endurance sports, and other specialty venues. These trainees will work a minimum of 8-10 shifts where they will be coached and monitored in their patient care, bedside manner, creativity, quick thinking, stocking, communications, information gathering, and report writing. No specific amount of required training events are set in stone but based upon the patient contacts and abilities of the trainee. During this period the EMT-OJT will be paid at an entry-level rate as described in this job description.  All of the same criteria for applying and process will be the same as all other EMTs, in order to transition easily upon successful completion of the OJT period. Upon staff review and training completion, the trainee will be transitioned to a basic EMT or EMT-IV if they have completed that course and maintain their required skill level, and will be compensated at that skill level.

About MedStar - Event Medical Services

MedStar Solutions is an Event Medical Services provider for youth sports, sporting events, marathons, concerts, festivals, private parties, and other events where medical staff may be needed.

What You'll Love About Us

• Flexible Hours.  You bid for the events you prefer to work


• Exciting changes in types of venues, locations, clients, and activities


• Our excellent team of medical providers. We are pleased to be a great team of dedicated caregivers who come together to share our skills, experience, and dedication


• Educational opportunities. We provide our EMT's training to utilize an expanded scope of practice and training in sports and event medicine.  All courses will include CE Units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess patient condition, develop a plan of care, render treatment, and determine a plan for release or transport. This is contract work on an "as needed" basis. 


• Provide proactive care and be prepared to help others at all times while on assignment.


• Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as necessary.


• Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.


• Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports.  Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required.  Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.


• Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT-Basic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.


• Responsible for full knowledge of all basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.


• In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient’s surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.


• Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.


• Attends all mandatory meetings as scheduled.


• Assists with the set-up and break down of medical locations/tent/facility


• Communicates supplies and equipment used or restock basic items to appropriate stock levels.


• Completes all required company documentation, reports, and logs, either by electronic devices or on paper as necessary.


• Clean, stock, and help maintain emergency vehicles, equipment, workplace, and other areas assigned or utilizing.
  


• Help train employees as needed following the required training protocol and complete any necessary training documentation.


• Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic job descriptions, local, state, and National Registry Standards.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

These duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions are not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties, responsibilities, requirements, and conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMAND OF JOB                     

Lifting or carrying of patients and equipment, climbing stairs or steps, working in unusual geographic settings such as ditches, hills, embankments, high elevations – natural or manmade; working with small, delicate items such as oxygen tubing, bandaging materials, IV setups when assisting advanced partners, medications, etc. visually assessing the safety and condition of the emergency scene and the patient, verbally communicating with patients, co-workers, medical personnel and the public either directly or indirectly via electronic communication equipment, driving the ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Specific situations that lead to environmental conditions can include:  extreme heat or cold, hazardous materials, electrical emergencies, outdoor emergency settings, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other unusual or unexpected conditions.

NOISE LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

• Moderate Noise (Examples:  business office with typewriters and/or computer printers, light traffic).


• Loud Noise (Examples:  metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment).


• Very Loud Noise (Examples:  Loud crowds and music as found at rock concerts).

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.


• 1-year experience in a 911/EMS system or Emergency Technician in a Hospital Trauma Center.


• National and/or State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic determined by appropriate state requirements.


• National (NREMT) certification desirable.


• Current CPR certification as established by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Health & Safety Institute (ASHI).


• Current and valid state-issued driver’s license determined by the appropriate state.


• COVID-19 Vaccination is highly desirable, but not required at this time


• Must be able to read, write and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers. 


• Must possess the ability to write simple correspondence or reports. 


• Must possess the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers.


• Must be knowledgeable of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies.


• Must be able to drive large vehicles in normal and adverse conditions. 
  
  

INTERPERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Achieve accomplishment of all task details, no matter how small.


• Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.


• Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.


• Must maintain professionalism and respect with patients, co-workers, emergency service providers, healthcare workers, and the general public.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER  
MedStar Solutions, LLC and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BACKGROUND CHECK AND VERIFICATION PROCESS

Due to the nature of our business all candidates that receive and accept employment offers will be subject to a background check, including but not limited to, employment verification, reference checks, e-verify, local and national certification verification, and national sex offender registry.

NOTICE                                                                               

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description at any time.