EMT Basic (Part-Time)

Recruitment open for (2) positions only

JOB SUMMARY

The EMT-Basic performs basic life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care at the EMT-Basic level of training and certification on a twenty-four (24) hour shift providing EMS services for the County. An employee in this class staffs the County’s EMS units and is responsible for providing basic level of emergency medical care, and providing emergency medical transport to medical facilities. Work is supervised on site by a Battalion Chief and/or lower rank personnel when needed and is evaluated through conferences, observation, discussion of procedures at fire scenes and treatments at emergency situations, and public feedback.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides responses to emergency calls and ambulance requests;

• Operates emergency medical equipment, as certified.

• Completes necessary records and reports for emergency calls including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.

• Assists with daily cleaning and inventorying of emergency equipment, supplies, fluids, administration sets and drugs.

• Reports facility maintenance, radio, vehicle, and equipment problems to appropriate level of authority.

• Participates in cleaning and maintaining ambulance, equipment, station house, and premises.

• Performs patient assessment, basic life support treatment in accordance with protocols established by the department and the County’s Medical Director; as certified, performs pulmonary ventilations; administers CPR; provides airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; oxygen administration; hemorrhage control; treatment for shock; bandaging and dressing injuries and splinting of fractures and dislocations; treatment of injuries to various parts of the body; provision of basic life support for medical injuries, assisting in normal and abnormal childbirth, treatment of injuries and burns; lifting and moving patients for transfer to a medical facility.

• Transports patients to local and regional medical facilities, maintaining contact with medical staff while in transport and assuring care of patient.

• Attends in-service classes to maintain current knowledge of emergency medical technology and procedures.

• Attends staff meeting and committee meetings as required.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Possession of a valid “Class C” driver’s license.

• Possession of a North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician-Basic certification.

• Possession of North Carolina Emergency Vehicle Driver certification.

• Possession of BCLS and ITLS or equivalent certifications.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to work twenty-four hour shifts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of local government operations, policies and plans, and modern office practices and procedures.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar programs.

Knowledge of and skill in administering emergency medical procedures and techniques.

Knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients and accident victims.

Knowledge of County geography and locations of roads and streets.

Knowledge of the application of information technology to the work.

Skill in recognizing patient traumas and signs and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment.

Skill in teamwork and collaborative conflict resolution.

Skill in customer service excellence.

Ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols and standing orders.

Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered.

Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.

Ability to drive safely an ambulance in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicles laws.

Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public.

Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients.

Ability to record services provided on required formats accurately and thoroughly.

Ability to work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire and rescue squads, medical personnel, patients and the general public.

Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact.

Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an effective and courteous manner.

Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the public and co-workers.

Ability to work long hours, flexible hours, and shift work.

Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines.

Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters.

Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and accounting purposes.

Ability to maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification through approved continuing education in a (4) year period, with the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is very heavy work which exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have visual acuity to operate mobile equipment, monitor work site progress, and use measurement devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, noise, vibrations, hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes, odors, dusts mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. The worker may be required to wear a respirator at work; the employee is exposed to human blood and other bodily fluids and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens.