Major Responsibilities:
- Operates authorized emergency vehicles in emergency and nonemergency situations in compliance with policy and training.
- Responds to emergency and nonemergency calls to support patient care and transport under supervision.
- Maintains readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies.
- Communicates effectively with dispatch, healthcare professionals, and EMS team members.
- Completes required documentation, reports, and logs.
- Participates in required education, training, and certification activities.
- Represents the organization professionally in community and patient interactions.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Valid drivers license
- Ability to obtain EMT certification within defined timeframe
Education Required:
- Successful completion of a College-Level English course OR possession of a high school diploma, high school equivalency certificate or successful completion of an exam assessing basic reading comprehension skills at a minimum of an eleventh-grade level.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Required:
- No prior EMS experience required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Safe vehicle operation
- Communication and teamwork
- Situational awareness
- Ability to follow protocols and direction
- Physical ability to perform essential job functions
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment as required to meet the essential job functions of an Emergency Medical Technician. Must be able to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects and people. Physical requirements are for Heavy Work.
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Experience
- Experience in customer service, healthcare, or safety sensitive roles preferred
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Basic medical terminology and concepts (training level)
- Familiarity with EMS operations
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to learn quickly in a structured training environment
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.