Emergency Medical Responder

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Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist EMTs and paramedics with patient care, patient packaging, lifting, moving, and transport.
• Participate in ride-alongs on Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance transports to assist EMT crews with patient care and operational duties.
• Provide wheelchair transportation for non-emergency patients in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Staff standby medical services at special events, including assignments at Sonoma Raceway and other community events, providing first response medical care within the EMR scope of practice.
• Assist with patient lifting, moving, and transportation using appropriate safety techniques.
• Complete accurate patient care reports and maintain required documentation as needed.
• Inspect, clean, and restock emergency medical equipment and supplies.
• Follow all organizational policies, safety procedures, infection control standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in ongoing training, drills, and continuing education to maintain certifications and skills.
• Maintain professional, compassionate interactions with patients, families, coworkers, and partner agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an EMR program or recently completed
• Must be on track to be enrolled in an EMT program within 6 months
• Current CPR/AED + First Aid** Certification
• (If you have an EMR certification, this will cover the first aide portion if certification specifically calls out title 22)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 150lbs, carry, push, and pull patients and equipment using proper body mechanics.
• Ability to safely push and maneuver occupied wheelchairs over a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces, including ramps, uneven pavement, and inclines.
• Ability to assist patients during transfers to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and vehicles using appropriate lifting techniques.
• Ability to kneel, bend, climb, crawl, squat, and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, confined spaces, and other challenging environments.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks while wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to frequently lift and carry medical equipment and supplies and perform repetitive pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending throughout the workday.