602 Emergency Medical Responder

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION: To provide pre-hospital care, emergency medical treatment given to patients before they are transported to a hospital or other facility. Conduct alcohol and drug tests for Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Determine nature and extent of patient conditions while trying to assess possible pre-existing medical problems.
2. Determines level of care, patient assessment, medical care and mechanism of injury/illness.
3. Responds to all persons needing care.
4. Use of non-medical skills, such as maintaining supplies and equipment, using good written communication skills, record keeping complete appropriate paperwork and run-sheets for all patients, including refusal for treatment, ensure patient fully understands what they are doing and the consequences of not going to the hospital.
5. Conducts alcohol and drug testing while insuring the integrity and confidentiality of each is not jeopardized.
6. Completes daily computer data entry as requested by EMS Manager.
7. Completes Inventory control and replacement of equipment and supplies.
8. Uses two-way radio and 10 codes.
9. Must attend bi-monthly in-services Protocols (EMSRB).
10. Conducts cleaning and replacement of equipment.
11. Determines if ambulance is needed.
12. Maintains uniform and present a neat, professional appearance while on duty.
13. Maintains knowledge of all events in Leech Lake.
14. Attends and/or facilitates all mandatory meetings and training .
15. Maintains confidentiality at all times.
16. Is sensitive to Native American Culture.
17. Operates within the parameters of the Leech Lake Gaming Human Resource Policy, Departmental Policy Manual and all Tribal Internal Controls (TICs), and all other applicable regulations.
18. Secures the assets of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.