What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT position at LifeCare Ambulance Inc.?
Now offering paid Paramedic schooling for qualified employees.
CURRENT EMTs: If you hold a current State of Ohio EMT certification and would like to become a Paramedic this is a great opportunity for you to work, gain experience. WE PROVIDE TUITION REIMBURSEMENT FOR YOUR PARAMEDIC SCHOOLING!
Our Mission Statement: We are a local company committed to providing caring, quality and cost-effective emergency and medical transportation services within the communities we serve.
LifeCare Ambulance is now hiring EMTs and PARAMEDICS for immediate placement in ELYRIA and LORAIN, OHIO.
- NOTE: CANDIDATES MUST BE LICENSED AS EMT in the State of Ohio PRIOR TO APPLYING.
LifeCare Ambulance Inc is the largest provider of emergency care in Lorain County and holds the emergency 911 contracts for Lorain, Elyria, Amherst, Amherst Twp, South Amherst, Vermilion and Carlisle Twp. From medical emergencies to severe trauma, pediatrics to geriatrics, our medics face and meet all manners of crises and medical emergencies. LifeCare offers the best training and equipment available in addition to regular free continuing education and advanced certification programs available to all employees looking to advance in their field.
- 911/Mainline experience - we run 911 calls so that you can do what you set out to do when you became an EMT or Paramedic!
- Competitive wages with opportunity to grow
- Built-in OT and shift differentials that boost your average hourly wage
- Opportunities to be part of various Committees, Field Training, and Classroom education
- Paramedics are eligible to become Lieutenants and lead their shifts
- Flexible Work Schedules: 8-, 10-, 12-, 16-, & 24-hour shifts available
- Paid Training and Education: we invest in you with paid continuing education and offer other unpaid trainings for FREE (BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS, EMS Instructor Certification)
- Generous 401K match
- Earned Time Off for PT and FT employees
- Medical, Dental, Vision, AND no-cost-to-you Life Insurance
- Uniform Allowance for PT and FT employees
- Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
- SIgn-on bonus if referred by a LifeCare employee - $2500
- Referral bonuses - $5000
- HSA with company contribution, FSA, EAP
- Candidate must be reliable
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Work well in a group setting
- History of providing excellent patient care or commiserate customer service
- Current EMT or PARAMEDIC license in the State of Ohio and in good standing
- Comply with assumed EMT appearance standards
- Must be able to lift, push, pull, bend, stoop, and sit for prolonged periods; manual dexterity to reach, grasp, manipulate small objects and precision instruments, write or use tablet; vision sufficient to read gauges, thermometers, calibrated instruments, labels, computer screens; hear and speak well enough to communicate with public at normal conversation levels in person and over the phone
- Ability to pass a driving record screening is preferred
