The EMT provides basic life support as a member of an advanced life support crew. This position is classified as OSHA Category 1. Works under general supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Performs basic life support as determined by patient need.
- Provide basic airway management and basic airway skills including oral suctions, oxygen administration, bag-valve mask ventilation, use of BLS airway adjuncts, and the administration of nebulized Albuterol.
- Performs basic life support skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the use if the automated external defibrillator, the recognition and treatment of shock, the control of bleeding, bandaging, and splinting, and the administration of medications as indicated by the patient and as defined by protocol within the scope of practice of the EMT.
- Identify the need for resuscitation and take appropriate measures to provide the patient with the best possible outcome.
- Complete the patient care report that completely and accurately describes measures taken and the required information to assist with the patient's account for billing purposes.
- Delivers high quality patient care in accordance with current Kansas Board of EMS regulations and the authorized activities of the Kansas certified EMT and as established by local protocol.
- Participate in training to continuously improve basic life support knowledge and skills as part of on-going professional and personal development.
- Serves as a representative for Miami County EMS, exemplifying department values.
- Provides ethical leadership and mentoring to others for their benefit and the benefit of the organization.
- Supports the leadership of the EMS department to reflect the mission, values, and culture of Miami County EMS.
- Provides detailed cleaning, disinfection and decontamination of the ambulances and equipment.
- Participates in department training as part of continuous quality improvement.
- Participates in the department's health and wellness program including physical fitness and physical agility.
- Participates in shift and department meetings to review call data and trends in emergency services.
- Participates in community and public education including demonstrations to schools, civic groups, and local businesses.
- All other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:- High school diploma or equivalent
- Kansas Certified EMT required.
- AHA BLS Provider Certification preferred or will provide within 6 months of employment. Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required during orientation.
- Position requires on-call/stand-by work; required to work on holidays; shift work
- Proper uniform required.
Knowledge:- Computer software programs and applications such as MS Office.
- Emergency medical care and treatment with associated knowledge and the ability to demonstrate basic life support skills.
- Triage and the Incident Management System.
- Establishing treatment priorities and implementation of a treatment plan.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
- Flexibility and adaptability are critical in a changing and unpredictable environment.
- Computers and electronic patient reports, storage, and transmission with HIPPA compliance.
Skills:- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, and the public.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate goals, interests, and positions during discussions.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.
- Facilitation and the ability to learn and teach complex medical knowledge and skills.
- Human relations and interpersonal skills to respond to co-workers and patient needs including sensitive and confidential situations.
- Leadership principles to motivate and inspire performance and cooperation in a fast-paced, dynamic, and potentially dangerous environment.
- Strategic planning and the ability to establish goals and action plans that support the vision and the mission of the organization.
- Collaboration and the ability to inspire teamwork and cooperation with staff and other personnel and agencies with which we interact.
- Complex decision making and the ability to manage multiple patient and mass casualty incidents with the information and resources available.
Abilities:- Ability to operate and use radio systems and biomedical equipment.
- Ability to learn the functions, operating methods and equipment used in emergency medical care and ambulance service.
- Ability to learn the technical requirements and standards of emergency medical care.
- Ability to react with an appropriate sense of urgency, coupled with good judgment and discernment.
- Ability to rapidly assess, evaluate, and formulate an action plan for the management of a project or an incident.
- Ability to operate computer programs/software/platforms used by the county to perform job duties.
- Ability to use basic office equipment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to deal with stress and high-pressure situations in a professional, productive manner.
The work environment characteristics and 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work location(s) of the job:
- Indoors – Frequently; Usually well lit, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.
- Outdoors - Frequently
- Objectionable condition(s) found on the job:
- Computer Use – Frequently
- Driving/Travel – Constantly; travel, which may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions.
- Exposure to odors - Constantly
- Exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, fumes, wetness, humidity, darkness/poor lighting – Frequently
- Exposure to vibrations, sudden temperature change – Occasionally
- This position is classified as OSHA Category 1
- Undesirable health and safety condition(s) under which employee must perform:
- Frequent exposure to blood, biohazards, and infectious pathogens.
- Life threatening/safety-sensitive position, weather essential position, emergency essential position.
- Frequent exposure to fire hazards, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and environmental hazards.
- Occasionally exposure to explosives and radiation.
- Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used:
- Basic office equipment to include computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, telephone system, 2-way radio.
- Computer software programs and applications such as MS Office.
- PPE – hearing protection, gown, mask, eye protection, gloves, foot protection.
- All-terrain vehicle, special operations, and disaster response trailers.
- Ambulance and emergency response vehicles
- Cardiac monitor or AED, diagnostic equipment, splinting devices, ambulance cots and stair chairs, and radio equipment.
- Physical characteristics/requirements of the job:
- Sit/Stand/Walk – Regularly; Occasionally; may be on ladder or scaffold
- Kneeling – Occasionally
- Crouching – Occasionally
- Using Fingers/hands – Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms.
- Talking - Frequently
- Hearing – Frequently; noise level is usually moderate.
- Seeing – Constantly
- Vision Abilities – close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Lifting/Moving – Frequently; lifting/moving a weight up to 100 pounds. Occasionally, lifting/moving up to 300 pounds with assistance.
