Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Ambulance Services - Primary Care Rivers

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Afternoons/Evenings (United States of America)

Shift Schedule:

6:00 PM to 6:00 AM 3 nights a week.  Some weekends and Holidays.  No on call.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

The EMT will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Basic EMT level of care defined by the State  EMS scope of practice. The EMT will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Basic EMT will keep current on all required certification and continuing education. 

Essential Job Functions  

• Responds to calls and performs patient assessments 

• Provides basic airway management  

• Provides CPR and use of AED  

• Participates/attends required trainings 

• Provides proper care, safe and efficient transport  

• Maintains reports and records  

• Cares for vehicle and equipment  

• Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights  

• Serves as a patient advocate  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. 

Licensing/Certification 

• Basic EMT certification in state of practice (required)  
• Valid State Driver’s License (required)  
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (required within 3 months of hire) 

Education 

• High School Diploma or GED (required)  
• Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred) 

Work Experience 

• 1 year experience with incident-free driving (required) 
• 1-3 of experience (preferred)

Training 

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within one year of hire (required)  

Language 

• None  

Patient Population  

   X     Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

   X      Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​ 

   X      Neonates (0-4 weeks) 

   X      Infant (1-12 months) 

   X      Pediatrics (1-12 years) 

   X      Adolescents (13-17 years) 

   X      Adults (18-64 years) 

   X      Geriatrics (65 years and older) 

         Not applicable to this position 

Working Conditions  

  X       Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. 

         Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel. 

         General office environment. 

   X      May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. 

   X      May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. 

  X       May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.* 

   X      May be required to use physical restraints. 

   X      May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*  

   X      May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc. 

   X      May have periods of constant interruptions. 

   X      Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. 

         Prolonged periods of working alone. 

____ Other:                                  

____ Not applicable to this position                         
                            

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. 

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands 

Frequency