EMT BASIC - PART TIME

Recognizesandunderstandsa medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptabledifferentialdiagnosis; Performsphysical examinations; Understandsandanticipatespotentially life-threatening presentationofnon-cardiacemergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential forthepreservation oflife; Dealswith medical and emotionalneedsof any victim of acuteillnessorinjurywiththegoal of reducing morbidity andmortality. Responsiblefor qualitypatient-careas established by the Company; Files standardizedreportsof patientinformationandcarefor theuseofreceiving hospitaland administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history,therapyprovided diagnosis, disposition and sufficientpatientinformation forbilling purposes; Maintains effective communication with physician on duty athospitalto relatepatientcondition and obtain orders fortreatment; Followsstandard writtenprotocolswhen a physician cannotbecontacted; Transportstheillandinjured toinstitutions ofmedicalcare; Operatesemergency vehiclesina safemannerunderall conditions; Properlycompletes patient statistics and medicalinformationforms foradministrativeuse; Assiststechnical rescues inremovingvictimsfromvariedterrainandcircumstances; Followsstandard operating policies and procedures as developed and directedby theCompany. ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance)vehicles; Cleans and maintains living quarters; Maintains recordsof vehicles, supplies,training and dailywork; Performs otherrelatedduties asassigned. GENERAL INFORMATION The supervisor makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgment in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated on the basis of feedback from the patient, medical staff and others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EMT / EMT-B CPR for the Health Care Provider Good knowledge of thestreet systems,addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipmentandtheemergencymedical equipment used inAdvancedLife Support. Good abilityto: Perform technical medicalskills with a high degree of accuracy; Understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needsof victimsof injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies; Maintaina professionalandobjective approach to thecareof ill or injuredpersons; Learn newconcepts inrescueandmedical skills and techniques and inpre-hospitalcare; Perform a variety of limited mechanical work involved in the use, testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment; Direct the work of and teach other personnel; Understand and follow oral and written instructions and orders; Maintain a professional attitude when representing the Company; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, assisting agencies, hospital personnel, and the general public; Drive and operate emergency ambulance units; Author reports with narrative and numeric information. Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency medicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars both onsite and off duty to maintain annual certification, as required by the state in which you will be working. OTHER REQUIREMENTS The work requires the incumbent to operate emergency medical vehicles, move medical equipment and extract injured persons from a wide variety of situations. Situation can involve vehicular, industrial and residential accidents, injuries or illness and occur anywhere in our coverage area. At times the work requires movement over various types of terrain (hilly, steep, rocky, rough, and/or wet/slippery surfaces). The incumbent at all times must be able to carry or help carry someone from the site of the injury to the mode of transportation (vehicle/helicopter) and attend the injured party to the hospital. In order to perform a physical assessment of the injured party, the incumbent must see, hear, and communicate with the injured party. Incumbents will be issued and must wear Company issued uniforms while on duty; additionally, incumbents will be responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of uniforms, as well as all issued equipment. Incumbents are required to carry a Company issued pager/radio at all times in order to receive immediate notification of an assignment. EEO Statement Pafford EMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as defined by federal, state, or local law. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. PLEASE NOTE Pafford Emergency Medical Services reserves the right, at the discretion of the appropriate appointing authority, to waive any of the minimum qualifications for those applicants whose general or specific qualifications would otherwise qualify the applicant for the position or lead the appointing authority to believe that the applicant is capable of performing the assigned duties and fulfilling the assigned responsibilities. Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Loyal Shows firm and constant support to a cause Functional Expert Considered a thought leader on a subject Enthusiastic Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player Works well as a member of a group Motivations Preferred Growth Opportunities Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility Work-Life Balance Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work Self-Starter Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an Impact Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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