Overview:
This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance withstatewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/orparamedic.
Responsibilities:- Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed orneed for additional assistance.
- Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
- Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
- Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
- Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.
- Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
- Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.
- Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
- Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking
- Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle.
- Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station
- Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
- Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance
- Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members
- Meets the HEMSI standard on response times
Qualifications:
Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: a. State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT b. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification c. EVOC - once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain d. Valid and current driver's license Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required undergraduate EMT certificate
