What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT/AEMT/Paramedic position at COUNTY OF ELLIS?
Job Purpose and Objectives:
Responsible for responding to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility.
Essential Functions:
1. Responds to ambulance calls and assists in providing emergency medical treatment
2. Performs CPR, dresses and manages wounds, splint fractures, and administers oxygen
3. Transports patients to proper facilities and prepares reports on patients conditions
4. Drives, inventories, replaces stock, and maintains upkeep of ambulance
5. Rescues persons trapped in accident situations
6. Participates in training sessions
7. Maintains the station house and equipment
8. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances
9. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
10. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
11. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools, and other aids as required or needed
12. Protects and maintains any confidential information, whether oral, written, or electronic
