Job: Driver (Earn to Learn /EMR)

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $15/hr.

Location: Canon City, CO.

Job Description

EMR Certification is only awarded after successful testing and employment with AMR upon completion of this paid training program.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible schedule - day and night shifts (10-12 hours)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Company match
• Employee Discount Programs
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance available for full-time employees

Summary:

The mission and purpose this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service and basic, as well as advanced patient care in a professional, caring and cost-effective manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. The following list represents the primary responsibilities of an EMR.

• Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol.
• Develop and utilize triage skills to provide optimal efficiency during calls.
• Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements.
• Lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care.
• Communicate with receiving facility to receive medical direction and to provide critical information.
• Communicate with patient and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given, and to show compassion.
• Keep current on certifications.
• Communicate with dispatcher to receive and understand call data and customer feedback.
• Monitor and maintain the general condition of the unit, keep it clean and stocked for optimal call response to maintain the image of AMR.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Follow policies and procedures regarding out-of-chute times and turnaround times.
• Ability to work past scheduled shift with little or no notice.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License
• Driving record in compliance with AMR policy
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess all required immunizations
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol test

Physical Requirements:

Occasionally: Smelling.

Frequently: See Physical Agility Test, kneeling, stooping, bending, leaning, flexibility, multiple physical activities performed at the same time (carrying multiple equipment while pushing on pram).

Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, simple touching, walking (inside and outside), pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, driving ambulance, seeing.

Mental Requirements:

Occasionally: Reading (simple and complex), writing (complex), memorization, analyzing, math skills (simple).

Frequently: Writing (simple), judgement, reasoning.

Constantly: Decision making,

Stress Factors:

Occasionally: Hazards, fatigue, patient care

Frequently: Repetitive tasks, high pressure, boredom, intense tasks, extended hours.

Equipment Used:

Occasionally: Wheelchair, medications, monitor/defibrillator, suction equipment, airway equipment, Telephone, vacuum cleaner, cleaning equipment, protective devices, protective clothing.

Frequently: IV Supplies, bandaging, disposable supplies, durable equipment.

Constantly: Gurney, maps, pager, trauma bag/box.

Working Environment:

Occasionally: Works alone, inside, confined areas noise other hazardous conditions (human excrement, blood, urine, mucous, tissue, asbestos)

Frequently: Electrical equipment.

Constantly: Works with others, face-to-face contact, verbal contact with others, works outside, shift work, extended hours.

Guiding Values and Behaviors:

Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles:

• Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
• One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.
• Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress.
• Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
• Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it.
• Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Operations Manager/ Operations Supervisor

Interrelationships: Operations

If your passion is helping those in need, apply today!

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.

The Company offers benefit eligible employees medical, dental and vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off, disability plans, paid holidays and a 401(k) retirement plan.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “Visit” below for more detail on this specific job.