DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, duties, skills or working conditions associated with the job.  It is intended to be a general description of the essential duties and requirements common to positions of this type and may be subject to change.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as

Administers prompt and efficient basic and advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during

Provides careful handling of the patient to and from the

Provides safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical

Provides a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the

Documents all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required

Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.

Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in

Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.

Documents and reports all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as

In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if

In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.

In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operates/drives the ambulance in a safe and efficient manner, following company driving guidelines, so the safety or condition of the occupants are not

Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications

Attends all mandatory meetings as

Completes assigned station and station grounds

Orders supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.

Completes assigned ambulance duties (i.e., washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.

Completes all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the

If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting new employees as

If an approved preceptor, responsible for precepting EMT students as directed

Must meet and  fulfill  the  qualifications,  requirements,  functions  and  responsibilities  of  the Emergency Medical Technician

Performs other duties as assigned.