Location: 3501 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144Shift: 6:00pm – 4:30amSchedule: Wednesday - SaturdayTraining: Monday – Friday week 1, 12pm – 10:00pmLocation: 3501 120th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144Submittal: Amazon CL (attached to job) – Resume – EMT LicenseThe Emergency medical technician (EMT) responds to medical emergencies and delivers patient care, support, and medical evaluation in a community setting, and during transport to the hospital. This care typically includes assessing the patient, determining the proper emergency care, stabilizing the patient and administering treatment. EMTs also help with transporting patients safely between hospitals and care facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location
Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatcher
Removes or assists in the removal of victims from the scene of an accident or catastrophe
Determines the nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or the need for additional assistance, bases decisions on statements of persons involved, the examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice
Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle
Applies splints, administration of oxygen, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation
Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for arrival and hand-off of victims at the facility
Assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims’ vital statistics and circumstances of emergency
Maintains vehicle medical and communication equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies
May also assist in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at the scene of a catastrophe
May assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at a medical facility
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Current BLS card. ACLS/PALS per contract requirement.
Certified/Licensed per State Requirement and/or Contract Requirement or Proof of Certification from an approved EMT Certification Program.
Driver’s License within the state of accomplished practice.
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.