Job Summary:

The Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic will assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. This position will also transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drives mobile intensive care unit to specified locations following instructions from the emergency medical dispatcher.
• Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patients condition or injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment. Performs first-aid and emergency diagnostic and treatment procedures such as stomach suction, airway management, and heart monitoring during ambulance ride.
• Immobilizes patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport using a backboard or other spinal immobilization device.
• Operates equipment such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators in advanced life support environments. Administers drugs either orally or by injection or performs intravenous procedures under a physicians direction.
• Decontaminates ambulance interior after treatment of a patient with an infectious disease and reports case to proper authorities.
• Coordinates work with other emergency medical team members or police or fire department staff.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of general principles of medicine as can be derived from an EMT or paramedic training program.
• Must maintain calm in stressful and chaotic situations.

Education and Experience:

• Postsecondary certificate (EMTs); Associates degree (Paramedics).
• Certification and state license required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds at times with or without assistance.