Job Posting
FT AEMT - EMS
Position Title: EMT-Basic/EMT-Advanced
Reports to: EMT Director
Job Status: PRN
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Positions Supervised: None
Revision Date: 08/19/2020
Review Date: 04/27/2022
Position Summary: Under general supervision of the EMS Director, provides direct services, individually and as a member of a team in response to medical, rescue, hazmat and other incidents. An EMT will respond to medical emergencies an provide pre-hospital Basic Life Support care to victims of injury or illness. An EMT makes medical decisions based on standing orders, protocols and orders from online and off-line medical direction.
Essential duties, functions, and responsibilities include the following, but are not limited to, and other duties, functions, and responsibilities may be added.
• Performs complex diagnostic and medical procedures including, but not limited to: bleeding control, splinting, suctioning, providing basic airway manipulation
• Drives and operates ambulance apparatus as assigned
• Accurately completes written and verbal reports on patient care
• Performs a thorough, daily inspection of the apparatus to which he/she is assigned; notifies EMS Director of any condition requiring repair or maintenance; insures that the inventory of supplies and equipment is complete; assures that apparatus, equipment, and records are maintained and in good order
• Comprehends and documents complete and accurate patient histories
• Checks medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory
• Participates in drills and training evolutions as directed
• Cleans and performs general maintenance of equipment and EMS station
• Responds to scenes of accidents or acute illness for which emergency medical care has been requested
• Required to transfer, lift and move patients while employing appropriate safety and lifting techniques
• Responds to hazardous materials incidents at an awareness level and responds to other calls for assistance as requested by the public
• Participates in public education programs in schools, civic groups and other locations as requested
• Conducts departmental training sessions on topics related to the employee’s job functions
• Utilizes computer system for patient care documentation, record keeping, and other job related functions
• Drives and operates apparatus under the direction of the station officer and according to procedures as outlined in Caldwell EMS Operational Instructions
• Participates in daily physical training
• Personal characteristics essential to the performance of this position: Demonstrate dependability; complies with dress code; supportive of change; adheres to the hospital and EMS department policies; displays good interpersonal skills; accepts guidance and coaching; demonstrates pride in work; and participates as an effective team member
• The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is logical assignment of the position
• Attends EMS Department meetings, and hospital wide meetings
• Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Education:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
• Certification and licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician in good standing by the Kansas State Board of EMS, or complete state reciprocity within two (2) months of hire date.
• Must maintain state-mandated continuing education requirements, including current American Heart Association (AHA) certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), and AHA Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Must possess a valid driver license
• Familiarity with existing triage, treatment and patient transport protocols
• Familiarity with standing orders provided by off-line medical director
• Proficiency in advanced life support procedures
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Ability to follow both written and oral communication; ability to communicate in a written and verbal manner; ability to exercise appropriate safety tactics in medical emergencies
• Ability to handle high levels of personal stress and to maintain composure under a variety of adverse conditions, including verbal and physical abuse, witnessing death and critical injuries and experiencing risk of personal harm
• Working knowledge of the goals and objectives of Caldwell EMS; working knowledge of effective operation of policies and procedures established for Caldwell EMS; some knowledge of hazardous substances and their control
• Skill in the operation of the apparatus to be driven; skill in maintenance of equipment and station; skill in operation of emergency medical service equipment
Tools and Equipment Used:
• First aid equipment, radio, vehicle, personal protective gear, personal computer
• All equipment listed on KSBEMS required equipment list for Emergency Medical Technicians, including but not limited to defibrillators, medical suction equipment, cardiac monitors, intubation equipment, IV and medication administration equipment
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include near vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to move objects between 20-50 pounds short distances ( 20 feet or more), perform duties requiring pulling of 40 pounds or more, as well as frequently lift objects weighing 50-100 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and rendering emergency medical aid. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particulates, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain EMT/Paramedic activities when noise levels may be loud. The employee will be required to work 12 hour and up to 24 hour continuous shift. During this time the employee may experience several interruptions of sleep, meals and/or other activities. The employee will be expected to perform essential job functions despite the potential for fatigue resultant from extended shift work.
Caldwell Regional Medical Center has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the team member’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors, managers, directors, or officers as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and Caldwell Regional Medical Center reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the team member to perform, as Caldwell Regional Medical Center may deem appropriate.
Contact Information
David Davis - EMS Director
EMS
Email: ddavis@crmcks.com |
