Ambulance Coder Jobs in Nevada (NOW HIRING)

Description EMS Volunteers are stipend per run. Driver: $75.00/run EMT-B: $100/run EMT-A: $150/run Please note in your application if you are applying for a volunteer driver, EMT-B, or EMT-A in Eureka or Crescent Valley. Under the direction of the Eureka County Emergency Medical Service Coordinator and the direct supervision of a Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician, safely operates ambulance and performs a variety of volunteer professional services in support of the Eureka County volunteer emergency medical program

This volunteer class is responsible for the safe operation of the ambulance while responding to medical and non-medical emergencies, standing by at events with the potential of injury, and public service activities. This volunteer class does not provide medical care. Responds as needed and for routinely scheduled training.

Examples of Duties Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Operates ambulance safely at all times. Assists the Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in rendering appropriate care in accordance with State Laws and Regulations as well as Service Protocols including, but not limited to, disentanglement, rescue, lifting/moving, loading/unloading and transport of patient.

Communicates clearly with Dispatch, the Medical Control Hospital, other responders and hospital medical personnel in person, by radio and telephone. After a call for service, inspect, refuel, stock, clean ambulance and equipment. Immediately notifies the Coordinator if there is: an ambulance out of service, inoperative medical equipment, insufficient available volunteers, injuries to staff, major incidents, and accidents involving County equipment, vehicles or personnel.

Participates in training to maintain professional competencies, certificates and licenses. Obeys all applicable Nevada Revised Statues and Nevada Administrative Codes. Provides a welcoming, friendly environment for all volunteers and visitors.

Does not participate in or accept conduct unbecoming a volunteer in Eureka County's service, or discourteous treatment of members of the public or a fellow volunteer, or any other act of omission or commission that impacts negatively on the public's perception of the integrity or credibility of Eureka County, or Eureka County EMS or erodes the public confidence in Eureka County, or Eureka County EMS. Actively recruits new volunteers. Encourages the retention of existing volunteers.

Maintains a neat, safe and clean physical environment. Promptly reports, if possible corrects safety violations, and potential safety problems. Encourages the use of safe practices.

Maintains supplies on hand in a neat and orderly way. Orders supplies under direction of the EMS Coordinator. Qualifications Education and Experience: Driver's training or education.

Emergency Vehicle Operations training; certificate or other evidence of successful completion. Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Continued volunteerism is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation. Maintains Current and Valid: Nevada Driver's license and Nevada Ambulance Attendant license.

Must be able to speak, read and write English. Certificate or other evidence of successful completion of an Emergency Vehicle Operations course or training. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Physical/Mental Demands & Working Environment: The physical requirement described herein are repetitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

The volunteer must be able to perform in confined spaces and to be available during varied shifts, hours, and locations, including weekends and holidays. While performing the duties of this position, the volunteer is frequently required to walk or jog on uneven surfaces, bend, stoop, climb, crawl, squat, and stand for long periods of time. The volunteer must be able to lift and/or move weight of up to one hundred (100) pounds.

Under stress, incumbent must be able to utilize critical thinking skills, such as logic, judgement, and reasoning. Exposure to hazards, including, but not limited to; vehicle traffic, body fluids, toxic agents, smoke, dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, and odor. Performs duties both inside and outside; being outside occurs on a frequent basis and requires exposure to; vehicle traffic, dust, fumes, high noise levels, and extreme weather conditions.