EMS Apprentice

About the Role

CareFlite is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ambulance service providing medical transport by helicopter, airplane, and ground ambulance, as well as non-medical transport via wheelchair van. This position involves learning and training to deliver high-quality emergency and non-emergency care to patients transported by CareFlite’s Ground Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend CareFlite’s accelerated 10-week EMT course and clinicals program.
• Complete course work and assignments in a timely manner.
• Maintain an average grade of 75% or higher.
• Conduct yourself positively, professionally, and courteously.
• Adhere to all clinical and non-clinical responsibilities and requirements.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Learn the safe operation of the emergency vehicle in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and CareFlite Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency with all medical and non-medical equipment on the ambulance and/or wheelchair van.
• Communicate positively with patients, family members, and medical personnel.
• Accommodate family members without jeopardizing the safety of the patient mission or other CareFlite personnel.
• Provide the CareFlite Communications Center with required information.
• Meet special medical and/or comfort needs of patients.
• Learn to deliver non-emergency and emergency patient care in accordance with Basic Life Support Protocols and CareFlite medical protocols.
• Learn to complete appropriate clinical assessments and report medical conditions.
• Learn to complete appropriate patient care records.
• Learn to adequately check, clean, and stock CareFlite vehicles.

Non-Clinical Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a positive approach to problem-solving and utilize the chain of command appropriately.
• Possess and demonstrate sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making.
• Initiate work independently and complete tasks without continual supervision.
• Maintain knowledge of area of expertise through review of pertinent literature and utilization of training and educational resources.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate ethical, courteous, and professional behavior. Adhere to the CareFlite Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
• Monitor your own areas of strength and weakness and seek opportunities for improvement.
• Demonstrate flexibility to respond to changing priorities.
• Demonstrate positive changes in behavior or attitude following constructive feedback.
• Deal with conflict appropriately and professionally.
• Exhibit a positive attitude in support of CareFlite and its management.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Current Texas Class C driver’s license.
• Clear and concise written and oral communications.
• Ability to converse in English and be understood when speaking English.
• Demonstrated active listening skills.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $11.50/hour
• Full medical, dental, and vision.