Gateway Ambulance Career Opportunities

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Gateway is currently seeking EMTs and Paramedics

Our Mission:
To be the preferred transportation provider in our communities by providing safe, compassionate, and courteous service while exceeding the needs of our customers and employees, one partnership at a time!

EMT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operation of an ambulance: excellent driving skills in an emergency and non-emergency mode transporting patients. Render patient care utilizing the Standard of Care approved by the Medical Director and the Board of EMS in respective state.
• Providing support for Paramedics rendering advanced life support type treatment 
• Setting up equipment and assisting in ALS procedures (i.e. heart monitor, IV’s, medications)
• Checking the unit at the beginning of shift, re-stocking the unit with supplies as needed, cleaning the ambulance and equipment after each run, cleaning and re-stocking the ambulance after shift, and inspecting equipment to ensure proper function
• Assist the paramedic with completion of paperwork and proper billing forms. All paperwork must be completed in a timely manner and be turned in before the end of shift
• Participate in housekeeping duties on a consistent basis

Qualification Requirements:  

• High School Graduate or equivalent. 
• Kentucky or Indiana or Missouri certified Emergency Medical Technician (National Registry and dual certification encouraged.) 
• Valid driver’s license. 
• Current Certification as a BLS Health Care Provider by American Heart Association or Red Cross. 
• Clean criminal background check and driving record.

Paramedic 

Promptly responds to requests for medical transportation, 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 and performs tasks to expedite the transport of the patient where appropriate. Provides accurate written and verbal reports and participates in quality assurance training exercise as needed. Actively participates in promoting the business and supports the business philosophy at all times. Must have the ability to move 200 LB patient(s) from bed to cot with help of an assistant, as well as load/unload patient(s) into and out of the ambulance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to ambulance calls and provide efficient, friendly, and immediate care then transports the patient to his or her destination.
• After receiving a call from the dispatcher, leaves immediately if the call is unscheduled, or if a predetermined time for arrival is given, leaves in time to be at the patient’s side at the scheduled pick up time.
• Drives the ambulance to the patient’s location using the most expeditious route taking into consideration weather and traffic conditions. Observes traffic ordinances, company policy, and safe practices concerning ambulance operations at all times.
• Upon arrival, parks the ambulance in a safe location to avoid injury to the patient, and employees, damage to the vehicle, and such that traffic is not unnecessarily blocked.
• Provides appropriate medical care as defined by EMS laws and regulations, company policy or medical direction. Places patient on ambulance cot, places the patient in the ambulance, and continues care during transport to the patient’s destination.
• Assists the patient and medical staff at the originating facility and destination as needed to ensure a smooth transition of patient care.
• Reports verbally and in writing their observations and emergency medical care of the patient at the scene, and in transit to the receiving facility staff for purposes of records and diagnosis.
• After each call, restocks and replaces used linens, blankets, and medical supplies used during transport. Follows all pertinent laws regulations and company procedures to clean, sanitize, and check all equipment so that the ambulance is ready to respond on the next call. Maintains ambulance in good operating order at all times, reporting immediately to management any mechanical problems or deficiencies.
• Collects, and records, on forms approved by the company, data required to appropriately bill the responsible party for the ambulance call, and meet state and federal regulations regarding reporting ambulance transport.
• Keeps all data regarding patient medical condition, the company’s business practices and marketing plans and any financial information about the company and patients confidential.
• Attends continuing education and refresher training programs as required by employers, medical direction, licensing or certifying agencies.
• May also be required to perform duties as a Medical Transport Driver (Wheel Chair Van) when assigned by management.
• Accepts additional duties and assignments as needed to meet the needs of the customer and the company.
• Meets qualifications within the functional job analysis.

Qualification Requirements:  

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current certification as a Paramedic.
• CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated written and verbal skills
• Satisfactory work, clinical skills and driving record.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Procarent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer employment opportunity based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age (40 and over), veteran status, pregnancy, religion, disability, genetic information, or sexual orientation.

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