What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full-Time Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position at Rusk, County of (WI)?
JOB
The EMT-B or EMT-A work within the Scope of Practice as set forth by the State of Wisconsin. The Ambulance A&O manual also lays out specific rules and Personnel information for ambulance employees. When the A&O does not cover an issue directly it may be found in the Rusk County Personnel handbook or will be handled at the discretion of the Director, until Committee can address it.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Must be able to direct activities of both trained and untrained respondersADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY: Only as directedPUBLIC/CUSTOMER RELATIONS: Must show continuous ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, public, peers and supervisory personnel. Ability to interact with the public and co-workers under circumstances that require the application of specific knowledge, tact, diplomacy and sound judgment.GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: NoneSAFETY OF OTHERS: Shall have the skills required to protect themselves, their patient, other responders and bystanders during emergencies.COMPLEXITY OF DUTY AND DECISIONS: Duties are very diverse and may require daily changes to procedures and policies based on the scenario presented. Individual must be able to work closely with other healthcare providers and foster mutual respect between their departments. ENVIROMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: There is a multitude of environmental conditions to be concerned with while preforming duties. See also A&O manual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sustained physical effort, standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking and climbing. Must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job and have the ability to lift without assistance or have mutual aid available to assist with lifts.Lift and carry medical equipment as necessary to deliver emergency care to patients.Lift and carry ill and/or injured patients as well as pushing and pulling of stretcher.Climbing stairs or terrain in order to access patients, and to remove them from location found.Must be able to provide care and transportation (if needed) for patients using equipment provided by the Ambulance Service.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR
The EMT-B or EMT-A work within the Scope of Practice as set forth by the State of Wisconsin. The Ambulance A&O manual also lays out specific rules and Personnel information for ambulance employees. When the A&O does not cover an issue directly it may be found in the Rusk County Personnel handbook or will be handled at the discretion of the Director, until Committee can address it.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Must be able to direct activities of both trained and untrained respondersADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY: Only as directedPUBLIC/CUSTOMER RELATIONS: Must show continuous ability to maintain an effective working relationship with patients, public, peers and supervisory personnel. Ability to interact with the public and co-workers under circumstances that require the application of specific knowledge, tact, diplomacy and sound judgment.GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: NoneSAFETY OF OTHERS: Shall have the skills required to protect themselves, their patient, other responders and bystanders during emergencies.COMPLEXITY OF DUTY AND DECISIONS: Duties are very diverse and may require daily changes to procedures and policies based on the scenario presented. Individual must be able to work closely with other healthcare providers and foster mutual respect between their departments. ENVIROMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS: There is a multitude of environmental conditions to be concerned with while preforming duties. See also A&O manual. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sustained physical effort, standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, kneeling, lifting, pushing, pulling, walking and climbing. Must be able to perform the following essential functions of the job and have the ability to lift without assistance or have mutual aid available to assist with lifts.Lift and carry medical equipment as necessary to deliver emergency care to patients.Lift and carry ill and/or injured patients as well as pushing and pulling of stretcher.Climbing stairs or terrain in order to access patients, and to remove them from location found.Must be able to provide care and transportation (if needed) for patients using equipment provided by the Ambulance Service.OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED BY SUPERVISOR
