LifeNet, Inc.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: EMT Intern – Hot Springs

DEPARTMENT: Operations

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

STATUS: Non-Exempt

DATE: 11/18/2019

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Summary: An apprentice position with goal being to be able to provide safe, quality

basic emergency medical care and transportation under the guidelines of state protocols and

LifeNet standards of care. Assist Paramedics with the provision of care. Maintain equipment

and vehicles utilized in providing service. LifeNet, Inc. will pay for 75% of EMT school

expenses, up to $1000.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work 20 hours per week

• Attend any EMT school in our service area to obtain certification

• Maintain acceptable grades while in EMT school. Must submit progress report upon

  request.

• Must complete program and clinical hours by the end of class schedule

• Assist with supply room duties

• Third ride on unit

• Assist Operations Manager and Director of Operations with daily processes/duties

• Other duties as deemed necessary.

   

   

   

  Required Qualifications:

  Must have a high school diploma or GED

  Minimum age of 18

  Must enroll in EMT certification program within 45 days of hire, school schedule accommodating

  Must receive EMT certification within 45 days of completing EMT course

  Must obtain state certification – Arkansas

Current state driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Negative drug screen

Ability to pass Physical Ability Test (PAT)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

 

 

STRESS FACTORS

 

Occasionally: Boredom, communicating with delusional or disoriented clients

Frequently: Road hazards

Constantly: Repetitive tasks

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Occasionally: Climbing, kneeling, bending, reaching above shoulder level

Frequently: Sitting, leaning, stooping, bending, climbing, standing, twisting, walking inside & outside, lifting not greater than 150 pounds, pushing, pulling, balancing, carrying no greater than 70 pounds, fine hand & finger movement, driving company vehicles.

Constantly: Hearing/listening, clear speech, touching, seeing, upper and lower body

flexibility, multiple physical & mental activities performed simultaneously.

 

 

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Occasionally: Extreme heat and cold, wet and/or humid, vibration, pressurized equipment, moving objects, fumes/odors/mists

Frequently: Inside, outside, temperature changes, mechanical & electrical equipment, confined areas, noise, dirt/dust

Constantly: Work with & around others, face to face and verbal contact with others.

 

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Occasionally: Simple math skills.

Frequently: Complex writing, clerical, analyzing, perception/computation, problem-solving and independent thinking (while in stressful situations), memorization.

Constantly: Simple and complex reading, simple writing, judgment, reasoning, decision-making.

 

EQUIPMENT USED

 

Occasionally: Facsimile, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaner, protective devices,

protective clothing.

Frequently: Telephone, computer, inventory systems, cleaning equipment and supplies.

Constantly: Vehicles

 

 

 

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