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Job Title: EMT Basic Recruit
Exempt (Y/N): No
Reports To: Director of Clinical Services
Date: January 24, 2024
Are you ready to change your life with a new healthcare career; and get paid while you do it? TRAA is accepting applications for the 6th EMT Recruit Class through our Earn While You Learn Program. In twelve short weeks, you’ll receive the training needed to become certified as a Nationally Registered EMT Basic, ready for state certification. This program is an excellent start for a life-long public service career. TRAA offers competitive salaries and benefits. All we ask of you is to be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be ready to make a difference in your life and our community.
Spring 2024 Class starts Monday, March 25, 2024– apply today.
Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services, the EMT Basic recruit will participate in assigned training and formal academic programs of instruction during the TRAA EMT Basic Recruit Academy, which is designed to qualify the incumbent to graduate the academy and fill the position of a TRAA EMT Basic in the field. This position will interact with various internal and external entities and is subject to signing a 2-year employment contract.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prompt and regular attendance at work.
- Must always maintain a neat and professional appearance per Company Policy.
- Responsible for adhering to all policies and procedures provided in the Company Policy and Standing Orders.
- Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with others within the community and EMS system.
- Participates in daily room lectures, laboratory practices, response simulations, live field exercises, clinical days, operational days, and other orientation activities to qualify incumbent for graduation from the TRAA EMT Basic Recruit Academy and promotion to TRAA EMT Basic.
- Succeeds in completing all required tests and certificates.
- Maintains coursework performance averages meeting the standards set forth by the TRAA EMT Basic Recruit Academy.
- Completes homework as assigned.
- Develops knowledge of patient advocacy and interagency teamwork.
- Develops skills for assessing patients and knowledge of procedures as defined by the National Registry, State of Indiana, and TRAA Medical Director.
- Develops knowledge and skills in documenting patient care and other reports appropriately.
- Participates in learning to operate an emergency vehicle, including responding to emergency scenes and transporting patients to medical facilities.
- Develops knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs, meeting quality service standards, and customer satisfaction.
- Builds and maintains a strong safety focus and follows safety standards and practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must pass a pre-employment background screening
Competencies:
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand concepts, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Active Learning – Understanding new information's implications for current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Able to create and maintain relationships in a cross-functional environment.
- Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit; climb or balance; step, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry up to 125 pounds and occasionally lift and/or carry up to 200 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Working Environment:
- Works outdoors and indoors with occasional exposure to hazardous conditions and blood/body fluids, requires respirator use, fumes/odors, extended day, and temperature changes. Frequently works with others, face-to-face contact with exposure to noise, mechanical equipment, and electrical equipment. Performs shift work and performs duties frequently in a mobile environment and in confined areas.
