Mobile Healthcare EMT in Palm Springs, CA at Global Medical Response in Palm Springs, California

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Mobile Healthcare Technician/EMT (Full Time/Part Time)

Riverside, CA

Reports To: Mobile Health Care Supervisor

Department: Mobile Health

Status: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities -

Provide patient assessment, first aid treatment and transportation for contracted clients.
• Maintain thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in the system in which assigned.


• Provide drug screening, specimen collection services and maintain certification in order to perform breath alcohol testing for contracted clients.


• Maintain awareness of any and all changes in the system components, company policy and the client profiles in the Mobile Health Care manual.


• Maintain the level and type of certification consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned.


• Comply with all state and company requirements for operation of a motor vehicle.


• Operate a company vehicle in accordance with company policy and safe practices.


• Develop skills to quickly and safely locate addresses through knowledge of numbering systems, street layouts and prior familiarity with business client operational sites.


• Ensure the unit remains in a state of readiness in terms of mechanical reliability, medical supplies and equipment, cleanliness and appearance standards.


• Report immediately any discrepancies in vehicle or equipment standards which could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call.


• Complete all appropriate documentation as outlined in company policy.


• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the vehicle/quarters to which assigned.


• Report all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Mobile Health Care manager or the SSD Supervisor.


• Maintain a professional appearance by adhering to hygiene and uniform standards.


• Attend all mandatory in-services.


• Represent the company at special events as assigned.


• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with client's medical providers and personnel.


• Maintain on-going communication with the physician supervisor.


• Develop skills and procedures for specimen collection for drug /alcohol testing for client companies.


• Conduct first aid system maintenance inspections at client businesses according to protocols and restock supplies based upon client needs and requirements.


• Maintain an inventory of first aid supplies sufficient to restock client supplies within a 48 hour period.


• Maintain and update the Mobile Health Care manuals for all units as needed.


• Perform Business Development follow up functions for potential new clients.


• Visit/Make contact with businesses for the purpose of introducing Mobile Health Care and follow up on leads.


• Handout Mobile Health Care marketing material.


• Obtain DATIA, DOT and BAT certifications.


• Participate in new client orientation, follow up and customer service.


• Follow up with client after service.

Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities-

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements-

• Must be able to successfully pass the Physical Agility Test


• Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry and balance at times.


• Must be able to lift, drag, hoist and carry different types of equipment and other objects.

Education/Certifications/Requirements:

• Excellent problem solving skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)


• CA Drivers' License


• State of California EMT License


• CPR Card (American Heart Association ONLY, Health Care Provider. Hand written cards are not acceptable)


• ICS courses, please refer to link http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp.


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  * IS-100B (ICS 100)

  
  

  * IS-200B (ICS 200)

  
  

  * IS-700A (NIMS)

  
  

  * IS-800B (NIMS)

  
  

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled