Emergency Medical Technician (Basic and Advanced)

Job DetailsJob LocationPioneer Valley Division - Springfield, MADescriptionNew Highly Competitive Pay Scale! Action Ambulance has multiple Locations in MA and NH. We believe in our employee's well-being! We want to make sure our employees are happy, healthy and have a work-life balance. We aim for the highest level of customer and employee satisfaction. Action will train new EMT-B grads on BLS level services and excellent patient care while following county and state-mandated protocols.Action Ambulance is actively hiring EMTs for full-time, part-time, and per diem positions. We are seeking motivated, dedicated candidates who are pursuing career advancements in EMS and want to make a difference within their communities. Company advancement opportunities are available for field supervisory positions, communications personnel, and training officers. Action Ambulance's management is comprised of dedicated and experienced individuals who understand first-hand, what it takes to work in the field. We are here to help you succeed and grow in your EMS career!No prior experience required. Must be EMT-B certified within one month of offer.We know you have a lot of companies to choose from. Here's why we're different:At Action Ambulance you will be recognized and rewarded for your hard work. You will be part of a team with a voice that is listened to. If you are new to EMS, we have experienced managers and supervisors who work side-by-side with you to help you succeed. You will have fun while doing an important job. And you will gain both 9-1-1 and non-emergent experience while truly helping people and making a difference in your community. Action was built on integrity. We believe in honesty, responsibility, and hard work. It is this philosophy that enables us to deliver the best service possible, as well as granting us the privilege of creating long-lasting relationships with our customers and the municipalities that we serve.The EMT-B is responsible for the treatment and transport of all persons requesting or requiring emergent or non-emergent medical service in a safe and efficient manner. Opportunities for overtimeAnnual pay increasesFlexible schedules available.For those interested and not yet EMT-B certified, we offer an in-house hybrid EMT-B course that includes tuition reimbursement through your weekly paychecks upon hire. Or gain valuable ambulance experience as a paid Ambulance Transport Specialist (ATS) while you learn!Great experience for those getting into the medical field with goals such as Paramedic, Physician's Assistant, RN, NP, and various other critical care medicine careers. Also, a great qualification to have for anyone entering a civil service field.Our goal is to not only help our individuals become great EMTs but also assist in their career progressions whether that be within Action Ambulance or another career path.We offer great benefits such asMentorship OpportunitiesTuition Reimbursement OptionsFlexible scheduled to fit all lifestyles (students, single parents, those looking for a second income etc.)Continuous opportunities for professional developmentPet insuranceScholarship programsHealth and wellness benefitsEmployee assistance programGeneral FunctionEmergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) (and EMT-Intermediate) provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. EMT's check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation.Major ResponsibilitiesDedication to the Baldrige Criteria for Performance ExcellenceReassuring patients and bystanders by working in a confident, efficient manner.Assesses and stabilizes patients using learned Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.Avoiding mishandling and undue haste while working expeditiously to accomplish the task.Provides communications to various communications centers and notifies receiving facilities when appropriate.Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting proceduresDecontaminates the interior of the vehicle after transport of patient with contagious infection.Ensures that the ambulance is clean and washed and kept in a neat orderly condition in accordance with local, state or federal regulations.QualificationsEMT-B or AEMT certificationState issued driver's licenseDisclaimerThe information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as comprehensive inventories of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Action Ambulance Service, Inc. has the sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.Physical RequirementsLifting the stretcher (be able to lift and carry 125 pounds), Being able to stand for an extended amount of time. Able to drive