The On-Call Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is responsible for providing immediate medical assistance in emergency situations. This role involves responding to emergencies, performing initial assessments, providing life-saving interventions, and assisting with patient transport. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of emergency medical protocols, be able to make quick decisions under pressure, and remain calm and compassionate in high-stress situations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to Emergency Calls: Immediately respond to emergency calls or incidents within the specified geographic area.
- Provide Medical Assistance: Assess patients’ medical conditions and provide appropriate first aid or emergency care based on EMR protocols and training.
- Stabilize Patients: Administer basic medical care such as CPR, bandaging, splinting, and wound care to stabilize patients before further medical intervention or transport.
- Collaborate with Other Healthcare Providers: Work closely with paramedics, EMTs, and medical teams to ensure proper care and timely transport to medical facilities.
- Transport Patients: Safely transport patients to medical facilities as needed, ensuring their safety and comfort during transit.
- Maintain Equipment: Ensure that all emergency medical equipment, supplies, and vehicles are maintained and fully stocked.
- Document Patient Care: Accurately document all care provided, patient condition, and any relevant observations in compliance with legal and organizational requirements.
- Adhere to Safety Protocols: Follow all safety and infection control protocols to prevent injury or harm to patients, colleagues, and self.
- Participate in Training: Attend required training and drills to stay up-to-date with the latest emergency medical procedures and regulations.
- Certification: Valid certification as an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) or equivalent recognized certification.
- Experience: Previous experience in an emergency response, healthcare, or first responder role is preferred but not required.
- Knowledge: Knowledge of basic life-saving techniques (CPR, first aid, etc.), emergency medical equipment, and patient transport procedures.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, move, or assist patients as needed. Must be physically fit to handle emergency situations, including lifting and carrying heavy objects.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills for providing clear instructions and gathering necessary information during emergencies.
- Availability: Flexibility to be on-call, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and lift patients or equipment in emergency settings.
- Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress, high-pressure situations.
- Ability to work in challenging outdoor or indoor environments (e.g., during adverse weather, in confined spaces, etc.).