Emergency Medical Technician This position reports to the Battalion Chief or designee. Performs patient care work in rendering pre-hospital life support functions, other emergency care, and rescue services. Duties include the operation and maintenance of the ambulance. Provides Basic Life Support (BLS) care in compliance with Florida Statutes/Rules/Laws, according to the established County EMS Procedures Manual and applicable protocols and Standing Orders, to persons in need of medical attention. Serves as an EMT on assigned rescue unit. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to victims of illness or injury. Treats patients according to the standards set forth in Florida Statutes/Rules/Laws and County Standard Operating Procedures manual. Cooperates with other personnel assigned to rescue unit as a team. Insures that proper and accurate records and reports are kept, as required by established rules and procedures. Is responsible for the stocking of supplies, inventory, and the cleaning of apparatus, equipment, and the station. Insures that all equipment is functioning properly in order that the rescue unit is always available to respond to a call. Completes daily inventory according to established procedures. Maintains rescue unit, keeps it clean and orderly, and in proper operating condition. May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies or other related emergency duties.(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)Knowledge of first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the use of life sustaining equipment and practices. Knowledge of safety and comfort manners and methods in the handling and treatment of patients. Knowledge of Florida safety requirements and privileges when responding to non-emergency and emergency calls. Ability to remain current in all Standards of Care as dictated by the County EMS Standard Operating Procedures Manual. Ability to become familiar with the roadway/highway system within the County. Ability to work as a team. Ability to adhere to physician instructions, protocol, and standing orders. Skill in defensive driving methods. Skill in operation of an emergency vehicle. Must have legible handwriting. High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License as per Florida Law. Must maintain both Florida EMT certification and BLS/CPR certification. Certification of completion of a Florida approved E.V.O.C. or defensive driving course. Certified as an Emergency Vehicle Operator, as specified Florida Statutes / Laws / Rules. As required by Florida EMT certification. Must successfully pass departmental lifting test and be physically able to perform the job duties. Emergency conditions. Outdoors in varying weather conditions. All Temporary, Seasonal, or OPS Employees are required to participate in an orientation session to provide safety training while working for Putnam County. The safety and well-being of our temporary or seasonal workers is taken very seriously, and the County is committed to providing our workers with training for their own safety and the safety of others.
