Emergency Medical Technician

Emergency Medical TechnicianThe purpose of this position is to provide Emergency Medical Services to patients and transport sick or injured persons to medical facilities, working as a member of an emergency medical team.Work is performed in a variety of constantly changing settings out in the field such as nursing homes, patient homes and hazardous accident scenes/catastrophes, etc. Incumbent is subject to being exposed to all forms of weather.Work requires periods of highly stressful activities while working with patients in emergency situations requiring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching and positioning patients. Performance of positional duties will require incumbent to be able to lift in excess 50 pounds.Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:Administer first-aid treatment to and transport sick or injured persons to medical facilities, working as a member of an emergency medical team.Respond to instructions from emergency medical dispatchers and drive a specially equipped emergency vehicle to a specified location.Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher.Remove or assist in the removal of victims from the scene of an accident or a catastrophe.Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at the site of the emergency, or in the specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or the administration of artificial resuscitation.Communicate with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for the reception of victims at treatment facilities.Assist in the removal of victims from vehicles and the transfer of victims to treatment centers.Assist the treatment center admitting personnel in obtaining and recording information related to the victim's statistics and circumstances of the emergency.Maintain vehicles, medical equipment and communication equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies.May assist in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at the scene of the accident or catastrophe. Assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at the medical facility.Regular attendance is required.Performs other duties as required.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.