Overview
This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/or paramedic.
Responsibilities
• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or needed for additional assistance. • Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients. • Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patients 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 require undergraduate EMT certificate