EMT Basic

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in system in which assigned.
• Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policy.
• Maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned.
• Complies with all state and company requirements for operation of motor vehicle.
• Operates a company vehicle in accordance with company policy and safe practices.
• Develops ability to quickly and safely locate addresses through knowledge of number systems and street layouts.
• Ensures that unit remains in a state of readiness in terms of mechanical reliability, medical supply and equipment, cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Reports immediately to the Lead Paramedic any discrepancies in vehicle or equipment standards that could compromise the unit’s ability to complete a call.
• Completes all appropriate documentation as outlined in company policy.
• Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Lead Paramedic or Supervisor.
• Maintains a professional appearance by adhering to hygiene and uniforms standards.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Other Duties as defined on the job description.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CA Drivers’ License
• CA Ambulance Driver’s License (from DMV)
• Medical Examiner’s Certificate 
• State of California EMT License
• EMT Certificate (San Diego County card)
• CPR Card (American Heart Association only)
• Driving Record in compliance with AMR's Safety & Driving policy (required if conditional employment offer is made). From DMV
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)