Full Time EMT

Position Description

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency pre-hospital calls calmly, efficiently, promptly and safely.

Key Responsibilities (may not include all of the functions performed)

• Provides basic and advanced life support to patients in the pre-hospital setting at your certification level within the YCEMS Treatment and Operational Guidelines, while under direct or indirect supervision of the Ambulance Administrator, Senior Paramedic, Paramedic or Medical Director
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of YCEMS Treatment and Operational Guidelines.
• Extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper resource and lifting moving techniques.
• Assures that the ambulances, equipment and medical supplies are clean, stocked and in good working condition at all times, reporting any problems or needs to senior paramedic or administrator.
• Completes run reports (PCR), related paperwork and obtains needed billing information in a competent and timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, their care, insurance, and past medical history at all times.
• Must be courteous, helpful, dignified and professional at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, first responders, other healthcare professionals and public.
• Is a team player. Providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards.
• Follows safe practices in all work activities to avoid injury and accidents.
• Maintains the skills needed to function proficiently to the level of certification.
• Assure that all certifications, licenses, training requirements, and registrations are up-to-date.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, training as necessary for appropriate and safe department operations and patient care.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Conducts self as a positive and professional role model.
• Strong leadership and team work skills.
• Maintain knowledge of all Department patient care, operational guidelines and HIPPA Policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal requests.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Current National Registry of EMT Certificate.
• Current South Dakota ALS License all ALS EMTs (EMT-Intermediate & Advanced-EMT).
• Current South Dakota EMT Certification for BLS providers.
• Current AHA BLS CPR Certification.
• Current BTLS or PHTLS Certification for advanced providers, preferred.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800

Experience

• Entry level positon, or
• Experienced providers.

Other Requirements

• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination, if required.
• Ability to successfully pass criminal background check, if required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, a good driving record and the ability to complete any other driving training and/or license requirements associated with operating an emergency vehicle.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Is flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; assigned worked shift schedule may vary and the employee should be available and ready to response immediately for all calls during the assigned work period.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, grid book system, and tablet mapping.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses.
• Assure that all certifications, licenses, training requirements, and registrations are up-to-date.

The provider may be exposed to many different hazards when responding to scenes and emergencies. These hazards include, but are not limited to: dust, fumes, gases, fire, smoke, chemicals, and adverse and inclement weather conditions. During a shift, there is a potential for bodily harm or death from different factors including but not limited to: violent patients, bystanders, traffic, dangerous working conditions and adverse and inclement weather conditions. At all times the provider will be expected to follow all YCEMS guidelines concerning scene safety, as well as the prevention of contamination and exposures to Bloodborne and airborne pathogens and other possible hazards.

Certification

I hereby certify that I have read and accept the duties and obligations associated with this EMT position.