EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

Ground Services Department Nonexempt

Reports to: Station Supervisor/Manager

Summary/Objective

Under general supervision, provides basic level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, to include assessment of illness and/or injury, management of such patients, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide basic life support treatment of patients

• Provide CPR, give oxygen, administer glucose; all with in the EMT scope of practice

• Safely operate and maintain an emergency vehicle while in compliance with all laws pertaining to the operation of an emergency vehicle while transporting patients

• Render competent patient care in both pre-hospital and inter-facility setting

• Thorough knowledge of EMS procedures and ability to integrate knowledge and performance into practical situations

• Interact professionally with other health care personnel

• Interact professionally with disabled, disadvantaged, sick and injured persons

• Work as part of a team

• Accurately and completely document information required in EMS charts, including PCRs, daily vehicle inspections, and daily inventory checks

• Assists other EMS providers with EMS care

• Give report verbally or in writing to higher healthcare facilities

• Clean the equipment, check and replace the used and damaged supplies

• Compliance with all company and local agency policies, procedures, and applicable protocols for emergency treatment and transportation

• Attend refresher programs and continuing education required by medical director

• Maintain a clean appearance, demonstrating courteous, professional and ethical behavior

Competencies

• Self-confidence, emotional stability, good judgment, tolerance for high stress

• Possess good verbal communication skills

• Ability to deal with adverse situations

Work Environment

• Physically strenuous and can be emotionally stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations.

• May be exposed to infectious diseases, hazardous chemicals, and other dangerous substances. May encounter environmental extremes, violent individuals, and numerous other hazards.

• Work in varied weather conditions.

• At times will have long, unpredictable hours

Physical Demands

• Physically strenuous and can be emotionally stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations

• Bending, sitting, kneeling, moving and lifting patients and equipment

• Must be able to drive/ride in ambulance for long periods of times without issue

• Must possess physical agility necessary to lift and move patients safely

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Rotating shifts

• Full and Part time positions

• Overnights and weekends

Travel

• At times, the EMT will travel from one station to another to help with coverage.

• Position requires traveling by either driving an ambulance or caring for a patient in an ambulance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

• Basic Life Support

• CPR & First Aid Certified

• Current state EMT Certification

• Current state driver’s license

Preferred Education and Experience

• National Registry EMT Certification

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must pass company provided PCP physical capacity profile exam (post offer, pre- employment)

• Meet company policy MVR criteria

• Must successfully complete company sponsored EVOC