EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: MIDDLEFIELD OFFICE - MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062DUTIES (The duties listed below are not all-inclusive. Rather, they illustrate the type of work assigned to a position incumbent.. All duties are essential functions of the job unless otherwise noted by *. The percentage of time allocated to each group of duties is approximate.)


Overview
A qualified EMT administers first-aid treatment to and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility, working as member of emergency medical team: Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location. Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with Controller. Removes or assists in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice. Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle. Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility. Assists in removal of victims from vehicle and transfer of victims to treatment center. Assists treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims' vital statistics and circumstances of emergency. Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies. May assist in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at scene of catastrophe. May assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility.


Patient Care and Customer Service % Time: 80%


Meet our exceed the National Standard of Care for Basic Life Support
Meet our exceed all patient care standards of Community Care Ambulance
Adhere to Community Care Ambulance policies and procedures
Administer first-aid treatment and life-support care to sick or injured persons in pre-hospital setting.
Perform emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures per protocol and within scope of practice.
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.
Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first-aid equipment and supplies.
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
Communicate with dispatchers and treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, to arrange reception of victims, and to receive instructions for further treatment.
Comfort and reassure patients.
Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case to proper authorities.
Operate equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.



Patient Documentation % Time:10%


Completing and submitting patient care reports as required in a timely fashion
Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs and treatment.



Daily Preparedness % Time:5%


Making sure squad and all needed equipment is available and in working order



Training and Meetings % Time:5%


Attending mandatory training and meetings

QualificationsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


Education: 1) Graduate of an EMT- Paramedic course that meets or exceeds the National Standard Curriculum current standards
Experience:


A different combination of education and experience may be acceptable if deemed equivalent.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (These are required for satisfactory performance. * Denotes those which may be acquired after hire)


Knowledge of:


CPR
First Aid
Department and CCAN policies and operating procedures*
Medicine knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Customer and Personal Service knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of compositi