Overview:
The Emergency Medical Tech.- BASIC performs a wide variety of patient care activities related to patients being treated and transported to the hospital by ambulance. The EMT-BASIC also performs the responsibilities of driving emergency vehicles providing due regard for the safety of others while operating the ambulance. The EMT-BASIC performs patient care activities when attending to the patient in the patient compartment of the ambulance. The EMT-Basic performs Life Support procedures within their scope of practice as approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health EMS Division..
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
Required:
Graduate of an accredited High School or GED with a license from the Alabama State Department of Public Health as an EMT-BASIC/DRIVER.
