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EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
Offer appropriate, efficient, and prompt pre-hospital basic life support care and transport for the sick and injured according to professional standards.
Equipment
- Ambulance
- Stretchers and scoop stretchers
- Long and short spine boards
- KED
- Spinal immobilization equipment
- Radios and communications devices
- Splinting and suction devices
- Bandaging materials
- Oxygen supplies
- Basic airway management kits
- Intravenous fluid therapy tools
- Fire extinguisher
- Simple extrication and mechanics tools
- Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
- Patient restraints
- Traction devices
- Other medical and related equipment may be included as new items are introduced
Duties and Responsibilities
The following tasks are fundamental to this role.
- Perform thorough patient examinations and assist other medical staff as needed.
- Provide timely basic life support according to licensure limits and approved protocols, before and during transport.
- Ensure careful handling of patients when moving them to and from the ambulance.
- Safely transport patients in the ambulance to medical facilities.
- Transfer patients and relevant care information to receiving medical staff.
Document all patient conditions and treatments on EMS reports, and complete non-medical patient information and other required forms. Regularly inventory and test equipment to confirm all devices are present, clean, and fully operational.
After transport, complete all tasks to return the ambulance and equipment to service. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of basic life support equipment and its use. Report required repairs to the maintenance department and supervisors.
In the absence of qualified personnel, use basic extrication tools and control the emergency scene to minimize danger. Drive the ambulance safely and efficiently according to guidelines.
Adhere to all FCC regulations during electronic communications. Attend mandatory meetings. Complete assigned station duties and order supplies to replenish station and ambulance inventories.
Maintain ambulance cleanliness through assigned duties. Fill out company reports and logs and share information with ambulance and supervisory staff as needed.
Approved Field Training Officers are responsible for training EMT-Basic students and new employees. Fulfill all qualifications, requirements, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician - Basic role, and perform other tasks as assigned.
These responsibilities may include additional tasks, requirements, or conditions as needed.
Physical Demands
Physical Activities and Time Spent
- Stand: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Walk: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Sit: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Talk or hear: Over 2/3 of the time
- Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Over 2/3 of the time
- Climb or balance: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Reach with hands and arms: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Taste or smell: Up to 1/3 of the time
Weight Lifting Requirements
- Up to 10 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Up to 25 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Up to 50 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- Up to 100 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
- More than 100 pounds: 1/3 to 2/3 of the time
Vision Requirements
- Color Vision
- Distance Vision
- Close Vision
- Peripheral Vision
- Depth Perception
- Focusing
Specific tasks requiring these physical demands:
Lifting patients from beds or scenes onto stretchers and into ambulances; carrying patients and equipment; climbing stairs; working in varied settings like hills or embankments; handling small items like oxygen tubing or IV setups; assessing safety and condition of scenes and patients; communicating verbally directly or through devices; driving ambulances in various situations.
Work Environment
Diverse emergency situations such as hazardous material calls, electrical issues, vehicle accidents, outdoor incidents, extreme weather, and industrial accidents may create specific environmental conditions.
Exposure to Conditions
- Wet, humid conditions (non-weather): Up to 1/3 of the time
- Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Work in high, precarious places: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Fumes/airborne particles: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Toxic/caustic chemicals: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Outdoor weather conditions: Over 2/3 of the time
- Extreme cold (non-weather): Up to 1/3 of the time
- Extreme heat (non-weather): Up to 1/3 of the time
- Risk of electrical shock: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Risk of radiation: Up to 1/3 of the time
- Vibration: Up to 1/3 of the time
Noise Levels
- Moderate noise (e.g., business office conditions)
- Loud noise (e.g., large machinery environments)
- Very loud noise (e.g., jackhammer work or concerts)
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.
- National or state certification as an EMT as per state requirements.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Valid state driver's license according to state standards.
Must read, write, and communicate professionally. Ability to write simple reports and present information effectively in small group settings. Have knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies. Capable of driving large vehicles in all conditions.
Interpersonal Requirements
- Uphold social, ethical, and organizational standards.
- Attend to detail oriented tasks.
- Maintain personal motivation and a sense of job ownership.
- Demonstrate urgency in all work activities.
- Maintain professionalism with patients and colleagues.
Training Requirements
- Completion of job orientation.
Job Description
Job Title:
Emergency Medical Technician
Alternate Title:
EMT
Division/Department:
Ambulance Service
Status:
Hourly-Non-Exempt
Performance Appraisal Type:
Medic
Reports To:
- EMT-Intermediate
- EMT-Paramedic
- Operations Supervisor
- Operations Manager
- Vice President of Operations
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
