All American Ambulance and Transport

a) Manager for all administrative matters.

b) Manager or Field Supervisor for all operational matters.

c) Manager of Clinical services for all matter regarding professional and/or clinical care and/or quality.

d) Paramedics, Physicians and Nursing personnel for consultation, supervision and direction of the provision of emergency and non-emergency medical care in a given situation to an individual patient(s).

– Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding and compliance of All American Ambulance and Transport policies and procedures.

– Ensures that the vehicle and equipment is ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call. This includes: appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking, and completing daily checklist of the equipment.

– Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Maryland including all regional and national law, EMS regulations, Company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. As per All American Ambulance and Transport’s policy always wears their seat belt when in a Company vehicle.

– Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of All American Ambulance and Transport, the State of Maryland, and MIEMSS consistent with good judgment and the provision of high quality medical care. Appropriately and safely delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.

– Works with ALS personnel in a professional manner and works at their skill level in accordance to the Maryland, MIEMSS and company policies. Maintain good relations between our own ALS services, as well as outside services.

– Acts at all times in the best interests of high quality patient care, in the best interest of the patient, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on All American Ambulance and Transport. and the professional reputation of the EMT.

– Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other EMS personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.

– Accompanies BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.

– Co-signs all patient care forms for completeness.

– Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment.

– Obtains complete billing information for all clients transported.

– Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of All American Ambulance and Transport.

– When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the medical care team.

– Accepts responsibility for recertification as an EMT by MIEMSS. Completes appropriate continuing education courses in a timely fashion along with biannual recertification in BLS Healthcare Provider – CPR. Files the appropriate paperwork with MIEMSS to ensure timely recertification.

– Provides All American Ambulance and Transport with a current copy of their EMT certification, CPR card, and Motor Vehicle Driver’s License. Completes training in all Company, state and federal mandates.

– Reports to assigned shifts in proper uniform and on time unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on-duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved.

– Acts as an EMT preceptor when called upon by management to train or retrain fellow employees.

– Allows and is willing to accommodate third riders for orientation and/or educational purposes.

– Performs other duties as directed by management.

– At all times sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Places patient care excellence and safety above all else.