About This Role
Emergency Medical Technicians respond to emergent and non-emergent service requests, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and exceptional customer service within their scope of practice. This role suits a professional who can function effectively in dynamic and high-stress environments while maintaining composure, sound clinical judgment, and strong communication.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service in accordance with company policies, medical protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Provide high-quality patient care within the EMT scope of practice and under the direction of medical control
- Safely assess, treat, monitor, and transport patients
- Operate ambulance equipment and vehicles in a safe and professional manner
- Ensure readiness of medical equipment, supplies, and vehicles
- Complete thorough, accurate, and timely patient care documentation for each patient contact and transport
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain current certifications, licensure, and required documentation
- Serve as a positive representative of LIFEwest Ambulance through professional conduct, appearance, and communication
- Act as a mentor and role model to peers when appropriate
- Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with patients, families, healthcare staff, and the public
- Collaborate effectively with field partners, dispatch personnel, and healthcare professionals
- Identify trends or opportunities for improvement and communicate ideas to leadership
- Participate in quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives
- Commit to ongoing professional development and continuing education
- Maintain operational readiness of assigned equipment and vehicles
- Follow all safety policies and infection control procedures
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Requirements
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Current and valid California State EMT certification (though county/LEMSA)
- Valid CPR/BLS Provider certification through the American Heart Association
- Current and valid California Driver’s License
- Ambulance Driver Certificate
- Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DL51)
- Current H-6 DMV driving record (5-year history, issued within 30 days of application) with a driving history compliant with company driving policy
- Ability to maintain all required certifications and licenses throughout employment
- Communicate clearly through verbal and written communication
- Maintain situational awareness and sound clinical judgment
- Remain calm and effective in high-stress and emergency situations
- Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting
- Assisting with lifting, moving, and transporting patients
- Ability to operate medical and communication equipment
- Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Important Details
- Supervisory Responsibility: This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a mentor or peer resource to other employees within the department
- Work Environment: EMTs may be exposed to infectious diseases, bodily fluids, and hazardous environments. The role may include exposure to traumatic incidents, including severely injured, psychiatric, or deceased patients. Work is performed in a variety of environments including ambulances, healthcare facilities, private residences, and public locations.
- Clinical Requirements: Adhere to approved scope of practice, medical direction and protocols, and organizational policies and procedures
- Travel: Primarily local within the service area during scheduled shifts. Employees may be required to work at multiple operational locations and are responsible for providing their own transportation to assigned shifts or facilities.
About the Company
LIFEwest Ambulance is committed to professionalism and integrity.
