EMT

LAURENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA

JOB TITLE: EMT-BASIC

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

FLSA: Hourly

Laurens County Government

THIS ENTIRE DOCUMENT IS NOT A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT. EMPLOYMENT IS AT-WILL

Employees of the County of Laurens and applicants for employment shall be afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, or age.

Reasonable accommodations may be available to employees or applicants of this position under the ADA/ADAA if given prior notice by the employee or applicant.

The information contained within this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed by an employee within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or work required of employees assigned to this position.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under close supervision, provides emergency pre-hospital care and transportation of the critically injured or ill within the parameters of the license/certification held. Work also involves preparing EMS records and reports as required, and performing related work as assigned. Reports to the EMS Lieutenant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Stands by in readiness to respond to all emergencies during a 24-hour tour of duty; ensures readiness at all times by maintaining and resupplying materials necessary for the effective and timely response to emergencies.
• Responds in emergency vehicles to emergency call locations; assesses individual emergency situations, and analyzes need for further assistance; determines the most effective method of emergency treatment; provides emergency treatment or intervention within the parameters of license/certification.
• Notifies receiving hospital or physician of situation and/or patient condition; provides safe transport of the injured or ill to the emergency room for further assessment and/or treatment.
• Maintains legal documentation of each request for response in patient care reporting computer program.
• Participates in public education and community relations efforts.
• EMT/BASIC, EMS 2
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Attends training, seminars and meetings to remain knowledgeable of emergency medical service methods.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and reports such as call reports, patient status reports, diagnostic medical device result records, policy and procedure updates, medical protocol updates, and various other reports and correspondence.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as daily shift reports, patient care reports, incident reports, work order requests, and various other records, reports and general letters of correspondence.
• Refers to laws, codes, regulations, medical protocols, medical and technical manuals, policy and procedure manuals, publications and reference texts, maps, schedules, etc.
• Operates quick response vehicles, ambulance and a variety of other specialized equipment, including medical monitors, various communications devices, etc.; uses diagnostic and emergency medical supplies, basic mechanic's tools, etc.; operates general office equipment such as a computer, fax machine, printer, telephone, calculator, etc.; uses general office supplies and word/data processing software.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the supervisor, co-workers, other emergency response agencies, other County staff, hospital personnel, medical providers, patients, vendors and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs general housekeeping and groundskeeping requirements for assigned facilities.
• Provides transportation of the deceased to established locations.
• Assists in relocating non-assigned EMS vehicles for routine and non-routine maintenance.
• Assists with the training and orientation of new employees and students.
• Performs various clerical tasks as required, including preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, returning telephone calls, attending meetings, receiving and responding to e-mails, etc.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent and sufficient college or vocational school education in emergency medical service supplemented by six months to one year of emergency medical service experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Must possess S.C. EMT-Basic certification; Basic Life Support; Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or Basic Trauma Life Support certification; and completion of a Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations course.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.