EMT BASIC

Emergency Medical Technician

Within this position, an employee works independently to provide a high level of emergency care by responding to emergency calls for a variety of illnesses and injuries. Performs basic life support, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care at the EMT level of training and certification, and performs equipment operation duties on a twenty-four-hour shift, providing EMS services for the county. This posting will be used to fill both full-time and on-call positions. Applicants may be considered for either type of position based on departmental needs and availability. Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responds to emergency calls for medical illnesses, traumatic injuries, vehicle crashes, fires, and natural or man-made disasters. Responds with a partner EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic to life threatening conditions, stabilizes and treats symptoms of medical illness or injuries and continuously monitors the condition of the patient until the patient is transferred to hospital personnel.
• Monitors, maintains and inspects ambulance units for readiness, ensuring required equipment and related inventory are available and ready for use and that the vehicle is clean and disinfected.
• Operates emergency medical vehicle to and from scene, determining most efficient route.
• Records patient care data and information, obtaining demographic data from patients, information regarding medical conditions and/or illnesses, current medication use and medication allergy information. Documents patient reactions to treatment; and/or related information.
• Initiates patient treatment and care utilizing initial protocol treatment based on patient condition, which may include: operating automated cardiac defibrillator, performing basic or advanced airway management with blind insertion airway device; administering medications within the EMT scope of practice, and performing other related activities.
• Transports and transfers patients timely and safely by utilizing stretcher, ambulance mounted stretcher loading system, and other related patient movement devices and techniques.
• Prepares patient care reports, which involves documenting medical conditions and activities applied to patients, using a mobile computer or tablet device. This includes ensuring documentation is complete for NC Office of Emergency Medical Services data collection and meeting billing documentation requirements.
• Maintains contact with and communicates with dispatch personnel and/or patient receiving facilities, utilizing applicable communication equipment.
• Initiates basic life support by following protocols and physician orders.
• Communicates medical conditions with patients, family members and applicable medical staff.
• Drives an ambulance in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Secures and disposes of biohazardous waste.
• Attends continuing education and other programs to maintain clinical knowledge and certification requirements.
• Performs other job-related duties as trained and assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent required and some experience as an EMT; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: Prior experience with data-entry and computers preferred. Prior Microsoft Windows usage preferred. License/Credentials: Possession of a valid NC driver's license is required. Certification by the State of North Carolina as an EMT. Required to attend mandatory continuing education sessions provided by the department.

Physical Demands Stand C Walk C Sit C Manually Manipulate F Reach Outward F Reach Above Shoulder F Climb O Crawl O Squat or Kneel F Bend F Talk/Hear C See C Taste/Smell O Lift/Carry 10 lbs. or less C 11-20 lbs. F 21-50 lbs. F 51-100 lbs. O Over 100 lbs. O Push/Pull 12 lbs. or less F 13-25 lbs. F 26-40 lbs. F 41-100 lbs. F Other Physical Requirements Vision (Near, Distance, Peripheral) Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.