What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician / Basic EMT position at Beaufort County South Carolina?
Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to safely operate an ambulance and its equipment, survey emergency scenes safely, coordinate with additional agencies for best possible treatment plan for the patient in medical/trauma situations. Safely work in inclement weather or on dangerous roadways. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.
Some Beaufort County departments maintain more than one office location. Beaufort County reserves the right to transfer employees in both short term and long term capacities to an alternate location at any time for any reason.
The purpose of this position is to safely operate an ambulance and its equipment, survey emergency scenes safely, coordinate with additional agencies for best possible treatment plan for the patient in medical/trauma situations. Safely work in inclement weather or on dangerous roadways. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Responds to the emergencies safely and provide basic life support to the victims before they are transported to the hospital.
- Transports patients to local medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient.
- Determines the right course of action after evaluating the patient’s condition.
- Provides medical aid such as AED, CPR, prevent spinal damage, ventilation, control severe bleeding, prevent shock, bandaging wounds, etc., to stabilize their condition.
- Ensures equipment and ambulance interior is always clean and check and replace used and damaged supplies.
- Prepares a patient care report and takes notes of the medical treatment given to them.
- Restocks all supplies in the ambulance and replaces used blankets, linens and other supplies.
- Attend refresher programs and continuing education as required by medical control, employers, certifying or licensing agencies.
- Performs related work as assigned.
- Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
- Over six months and up to and including one year of related experience.
- South Carolina State EMT Certification.
- National Registry of EMT Certification.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
- IMPORTANT: Submit a copy of your state and national registry certification card with application. Applications submitted without these items will not be considered.
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.
Some Beaufort County departments maintain more than one office location. Beaufort County reserves the right to transfer employees in both short term and long term capacities to an alternate location at any time for any reason.
Salary : $18
