EMT Temporary

Answers in Genesis EMT’s will render aid to employees, staff and guests at the level in which they are certified: Basic Life Support (BLS) Promptly responds to requests for medical treatment, both emergency and non-emergency, and provides appropriate medical evaluation and care to the limit of his/her certification and training. Professionally interacts with other medical personnel.  Provides accurate written and verbal reports.

This position will allow one to impact others through a service mindset centered on making an eternal difference. This position should display our Core Values of SERVE (Serve, Equip, Relate, Value, Engage) when interfacing with both internal and external customers to ensure that the message and mission of Answers in Genesis is portrayed in an effective and God-honoring fashion. This position provides opportunities for spiritual, personal, and professional development. Reports directly to EMS Manager or his/her designee.

• Promote the mission and standards of Answers in Genesis.
• Create a SERVE culture environment in all work done.
• Approach all tasks with a second mile mindset.
• Prioritize personal integrity in all interactions and assignments.
• Establishing medical protocols and standing orders for communications and patient care personnel
• Serving as a liaison with the local medical community
• Interacting with regional, state, and local EMS authorities on issues relating to EMS standards, needs and requirements and the optimization of resource utilization
• Maintaining continuing education appropriate for EMTs
• Render patient care utilizing the Standard of Care approved by the Medical Director and the Kentucky Board of EMS.
• Providing support for Paramedics rendering advanced life support type treatment if required.
• Setting up equipment and assisting in ALS procedures when required (i.e. heart monitor, IVs, medications).
• Ensuring medical bags are fully stocked at the beginning of shift, re-stocking of bags with supplies as needed and inspecting equipment to ensure proper function.
• Submit orders to Public Safety Admin for the purpose of restocking.
• Log and maintain database of locations for all AEDs.
• Maintain all medical related equipment.
• Perform monthly test on all Emergency Lights and Emergency Exit Signs.
• Conduct monthly checks on all Fire Extinguishers.
• Completes required paperwork with full narrative documenting the nature of the dispatch, patient’s condition on scene, all care and treatments provided, including supplies to ensure the highest level of care.
• Ensures that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
• Participate in housekeeping duties on a consistent basis.
• Accepts additional duties and assignments as needed to meet the needs of the customer.
• And all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.

Education & Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Current certification as an EMT Basic in Kentucky or National Certification
• Valid driver’s license
• CPR certification
• Clean criminal background check and driving record
• Items Needed for Possible Employment
• Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org
• Salary Requirements
• Salvation Testimony
• Creation Belief Statement
• Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith
• Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Completion of a Motor Vehicle Report
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

Requirements:

• Fits the culture of Answers in Genesis and is willing to lead with qualities aligned with servant leadership.
• Computer literate or a willingness to learn computer skills, with emphasis on Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint or any new system deemed necessary for job performance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Administrative & Organizational skills
• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current certification as an EMT Basic or higher in Kentucky

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are the representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Lift and/or move up to 300 pounds or more with assistance from partner(s)
• Grip up to 50 pounds
• Push/pull stretchers weighing up to 125 pounds
• Repetitively squat
• Crawl into confined spaces
• Climb stairs carrying 50 pounds of equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Kneel
• Talk, see, hear
• Critical thinking and multi-tasking.
• Utilize computer equipment and obtain knowledge of EMS and AIG system programs

Items needed for possible employment:

• Completion of on-line application, https://answersingenesis.org 
• Salary Requirements
• Salvation Testimony
• Creation Belief Statement
• Confirmation of your agreement with the AiG Statement of Faith
• Completion of a Background Check and Pre-Employment Drug Screen