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The Emergency Medical Technician provides care to emergency and non-emergency patients and maintains positive working relationship with all customer groups and agencies.  An EMT restores and promotes a patient's health by assisting Paramedics in providing life support and transport of sick and injured persons in and out of hospital settings as authorized by established medical protocol or a physician.

The EMT operates emergency vehicles and collaborates with emergency medical systems.  What makes a successful EMT?

Knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medical protocols, procedures and treatments Familiarity with the service area and the ability to read a map Ability to wok effectively with a variety of people Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.  Desire to present a professional image and a caring, compassionate manner with all patients What's it like to work as an EMT?

MEMS provides coverage around the clock, seven days per week.

Most schedules include 12 or 24 hour shifts with shifts assigned via a bidding procedure.

EMT's work outdoors in all kinds of weather Physical demand include walking, climbing, kneeling, bending, running and frequent lifting of 110+ pounds.

Accurate hearing ability and vision that can be corrected to 20 / 20 are required.  This position is designated as a safety sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

MEMS is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

MEMS makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and current operational needs.

MEMS is committed to providing a safe and healthful workplace.

In keeping with this commitment, we maintain a drug, alcohol, and smoke-free working environment.

Smoking and tobacco products are not permitted in our facilities, in our vehicles or on company grounds.

Pre-employment drug testing is required of all candidates.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions, including EMT, Paramedic, and Emergency Medical Dispatcher, are subject to random drug screens.

Applicants certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete and understand that intentional false statements could lead to dismissal as an employee or rejection as an applicant.

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