What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADVANCED EMT - PART-TIME position at Dorchester County?
The base annual wage is generated from a base hourly rate of $22.07 per hour under the standard rotating 12 hour shift schedule.
The purpose of the class is to respond to emergency calls, provide medical assistance to the sick and injured at the advanced level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Intermediate level and to perform related work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
• Drives ambulance in response to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; and ensures safety at the scene.
• Provides basic and advanced life support and emergency care to the sick and injured; checks vital signs, determines nature and extent of injuries and illnesses, and assists in making decisions regarding proper courses of action; assists in lifting and carrying patients in and out of ambulance, and transports patients to appropriate medical facility.
• Performs such procedures as immobilization and bandaging, wound treatment, control of bleeding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), IV therapy, advanced airway management, oxygen administration, and others as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; and reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival.
• Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary.
• Provides instruction and leadership to lower-level EMTs as assigned.
• Notifies dispatch personnel and Coroner's Office in the case of patient death; arranges for the protection of property and evidence at the scene.
• Prepares run reports to document patient care, response time, compliance with medical
protocol and patient billing information.
• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, proper condition of equipment and adequate inventory of supplies; cleans and decontaminates vehicles and equipment; and notifies proper personnel of equipment/vehicle maintenance needs.
• Assists in stocking supplies in station and ambulances as needed.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations,
medical/emergency protocols and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
• Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for emergency medical assistance operations; attends meetings, training and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.
• May need to be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response as assigned.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in emergency medical technology or a closely
related field.
Requires at least one (1) year of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must complete required coursework and maintain state and national certification Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT-Intermediate), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), International Trauma Life Support
(ITLS) and Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) certifications; obtain any other
certifications deemed necessary by Department Head.
Salary : $44 - $49