EMT

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Hospice Buffalo

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Buffalo, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The EMT will drive an ambulette vehicle to transport hospice patients and assist them with safe entry and exit. Additionally, the role involves assisting the DME department with equipment delivery and maintaining vehicle cleanliness according to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and a current EMT license, along with EMT experience. You are proficient in using ambulette equipment, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a valid driver's license.

Must Have Skills for ATS

EMT

ambulette equipment

Microsoft Office

Excel

Electronic Medical Records System

Job Description

If you're an EMT, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Join a hospice team that truly values its employees and offers a robust Total Rewards package, designed to support your career, health, and future.

What's in it for you?

Employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation, plus a match on employee contributions thereafter

Medical insurance options, including plans with vision coverage or a high‑deductible plan (Full‑Time)

Health Savings Account (HSA) with twice‑annual employer contributions when enrolled in a high‑deductible plan (Full‑Time)

Dental insurance (Full‑Time)

Flexible Spending Account (Full‑Time)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and NYS Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance Program

And much more!

Schedule & Pay:
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$21.25/hour for a 37.5‑hour workweek

Summary:

Drives the ambulette vehicle or serves as the patient attendant for non-emergent hospice patient transport. Assist patients with entering and exiting the vehicle utilizing safe patient handling techniques, body mechanics, and equipment. Ambulette staff with EMT background will assist DME or Facilities team staff during ambulette downtime.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Adheres to all HPCB policies and procedures as it relates to the ambulette.

Maintains proficiency in the use of ambulette equipment.

Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with staff in all departments.

Receives and coordinates patient transport requests, responding to requests in accordance with established guidelines.

Provides timely updates to the Charge RN on duty to confirm patient arrival at planned destination as well as communication on any issues encountered during transport.

Documents observations on the ambulette transport form, immediately reporting to the Charge RN on duty any patient concerns noted during transport or upon arrival to pick up location.

Assists patients with entering and exiting the vehicle utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment.

Maintains cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicle according to DOT and DOH guidelines in collaboration with the facilities team.

Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients and families in a supportive manner that is understandable and culturally appropriate.

Demonstrates appropriate Infection Control, hand hygiene, waste disposal, use of personal protective equipment, bag (supply/tote) technique, and knowledge of standard precautions.

EMT certified ambulette staff will assist the DME Department for pickup and delivery of DME equipment and supplies during transport downtime.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

High School Diploma or GED.

Current EMT license required.

Valid Driver's license, free of serious violations, required.

Experience

EMT experience required.

Hospice experience helpful.

Skills/Abilities

Possess critical thinking skills, proficiency in organizing resources and establishing priorities and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to plan and meet both short and long term goals.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Excellent knowledge of Electronic Medical Records System.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent analytical and decision making skills.

The ability and eagerness to promote a team environment by working in a cooperative and collegial manner with others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

Must be able to handle diverse work problems on a daily basis with the ability to resolve problems and handle conflict as part of a team.

Physical Demands:

Walks and stands for most of the working day. Position also requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching along with a normal range of hearing and vision. Must be able to negotiate stairs, walkways, driveways, and other environmental objects while out on appointments, in patient homes, or visiting facilities. May be subject to wet/slippery floors.

Requires manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to the patient. Must be able to lift and maneuver a minimum of 25lbs. Must be free of communicable diseases.

Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, mobile device, phone, copier, scanner, printer, or related items.

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Hospice Buffalo

Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo (HPCB) cares for individuals suffering from serious illness, as well as their families and caregivers. We provide an integrative, holistic (physical, emotional, social, and spiritual) approach to care that focuses on the whole person rather than on individual symptoms. We are here through a continuum of care, spanning the course of the disease through bereavement. Our knowledgeable, compassionate staff helps patients make choices about their care, support those who are grieving, and educate the professional and lay communities on optimum end-of-life experiences.
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