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Form of work-Certification credit of $500 upon position start and an additional $500 upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period
-Parity Pay considered for previous EMS experience based on prior agency call volume
Hiring Incentive Pay:
Operates an emergency medical vehicle
Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities
Provides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick or incapacitated persons at the level of a certified Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianUNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
Obtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance
Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities
Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially-equipped vehicle according to established medical protocols
Applies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures
Performs select pharmacological interventions; establish and maintain peripheral intravenous access and non-medicated intravenous fluid therapy; non-tracheal airway management and other limited advanced life support procedures
Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident or catastrophe
Operates a specially-equipped emergency medical vehicle in an assigned geographic area to respond to accidents or catastrophes and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility
Inspects specially-equipped emergency vehicle, cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies, fuel and fluids
Observes, records and reports to a physician the patient?s condition
ADDITIONAL SERGEANT'S DUTIES
Provides mentoring and oversight during EMT orientation including equipment utilization and accountability, emergency vehicle operations, map reading, care of medical related emergencies and delivery of care for trauma related emergencies
Conducts advanced emergency vehicle inspections
Performs regular uniform and basic life support kit inspections
Conducts community education programs in CPR and EMS Awareness
Pilot test operation of all basic life support skill advancement projects
Participates in quality assurance projects including conducting medical chart review, serving on the PEER Review Committee, and performing outcome-based research
Provides rapid response and delivery of emergency medical care in response fly cars as need
ADDITIONAL EDUCATOR DUTIES
Coordinates and teaches training courses including EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses
Performs related workHigh school diploma or the equivalent
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Must not have been convicted of a felony
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
Must pass a pre-employment polygraph test
Must pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHA
Must work a varied schedule
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be certified as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Kentucky
Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATOR
Must be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or must obtain within one year of employment
Must be certified as a First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the National Safety Council or obtain within one year of employment
Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team settingEmployment Type: Regular Full-Time
-Parity Pay considered for previous EMS experience based on prior agency call volume
Hiring Incentive Pay:
- Total of $8000 broken down as follows:
- $4000 after training completed
- An additional $4000 one year following training completion date
- Initial payments after completion of required training must be made before September 30, 2024
Operates an emergency medical vehicle
Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities
Provides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick or incapacitated persons at the level of a certified Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianUNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
Obtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance
Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities
Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially-equipped vehicle according to established medical protocols
Applies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures
Performs select pharmacological interventions; establish and maintain peripheral intravenous access and non-medicated intravenous fluid therapy; non-tracheal airway management and other limited advanced life support procedures
Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident or catastrophe
Operates a specially-equipped emergency medical vehicle in an assigned geographic area to respond to accidents or catastrophes and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility
Inspects specially-equipped emergency vehicle, cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies, fuel and fluids
Observes, records and reports to a physician the patient?s condition
ADDITIONAL SERGEANT'S DUTIES
Provides mentoring and oversight during EMT orientation including equipment utilization and accountability, emergency vehicle operations, map reading, care of medical related emergencies and delivery of care for trauma related emergencies
Conducts advanced emergency vehicle inspections
Performs regular uniform and basic life support kit inspections
Conducts community education programs in CPR and EMS Awareness
Pilot test operation of all basic life support skill advancement projects
Participates in quality assurance projects including conducting medical chart review, serving on the PEER Review Committee, and performing outcome-based research
Provides rapid response and delivery of emergency medical care in response fly cars as need
ADDITIONAL EDUCATOR DUTIES
Coordinates and teaches training courses including EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses
Performs related workHigh school diploma or the equivalent
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
Must not have been convicted of a felony
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination
Must pass a pre-employment polygraph test
Must pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHA
Must work a varied schedule
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be certified as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Kentucky
Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATOR
Must be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or must obtain within one year of employment
Must be certified as a First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the National Safety Council or obtain within one year of employment
Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team settingEmployment Type: Regular Full-Time
