Emergency Medical Technician - Casual

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) primary responsibility is to assess injuries/illness, administer emergency medical care, and transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities. The Emergency Medical Technician through recognized standards of care, continuing education, system developed standard operating procedures and compliance to medically sound policies and procedures, will assess the scene, accurately interrogate and asses the patient, as well as, provide the demanded standard of professional care. The EMT plays a key role in providing basic life support for patients who demand live saving attention. The EMT must keep in mind that not all perceived emergencies are life threating and must be able to deliver the same quality care to these patients as well. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: Maintain a constant state of readiness and fitness for duty. This included the completion of both vehicle and equipment inventories along with and operation check lists. When deficiencies are noted, the EMT will report those findings to management and will take and an active role in mitigating or correcting said deficiency. When assigned to a medical incident, the EMT may drive corporate vehicles to and from specified locations following instructions from the emergency medical dispatcher. While the vehicle is in use, the EMT will adhere to all applicable corporate safety standards and comply with all applicable traffic law to promote a culture of a safety. Upon arrival to the scene of a medical event or emergency. The EMT will ensure a zone of safety within the working area. This includes but is not limited to securing the corporate vehicle in a safe manner and ensuring that the working environment is free obvious or perceived hazards. If possible, the EMT will attempt too safely mitigate any hazards presented, or at the very least, articulate said hazards to any and all parties responding to the same event to promote a culture of safety. Upon engagement with a patient, the EMT will properly complete a thorough assessment of the patient’s clinical condition and when necessary, will deploy the prescribed treatment as defined by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS Statewide BLS Protocols. Additionally, the EMT will adhere to specific corporate clinical care expectations and function as an advocate for patient’s rights and the patient's overall wellbeing. During the course of clinical care, the EMT shall demonstrate competency and proficiency with various type of medical equipment and shall utilize said equipment in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS: Scope of Practice for Emergency Medical Providers. Following a clinical engagement, the EMT will provide a complete and thorough written and/or verbal report to the receiving facility/hospital or other care provider noting a patient’s clinical presentation, any treatment or intervention provided by the EMT, and any other pertinent information as deemed necessary to that specific encounter. Afterward, the EMT will complete any and all necessary documentation or electronic patient care report as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania – Bureau of EMS. At the completion of a patient engagement, the EMT will ensure that their assigned equipment and/or vehicle is efficiently returned to a state of readiness. This includes the restocking of required equipment or supplies, the necessary cleaning and decontamination of reusable equipment, and the cleaning and decontaminating the assigned corporate vehicle. Throughout the course of their duties, the EMT will function as an engaged team member within the organization. This is accomplished by the promotion of a positive attitude, the willingness to learn, and to openly communicate with both their peers and with management. Externally, the EMT will function as an engaged partner in public safety by coordinating with other emergency medical team members, fire department staff, and law enforcement when necessary. OTHER DUTIES OF JOB: Attends meetings, training, and seminars as required. Performs other duties as assigned and required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives occasional instruction and supervision from the Station Supervisor, District Chiefs and Administration. SUPERVISION GIVEN: If working on a BLS truck, senior EMT is the crew chief of the unit. WORKING CONDITIONS: May work indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions. Works within average exposures to noises and stress; subject to frequent disruption. Normal exposure to dust/dirt. Periodically works beyond normal work hours or on an as-needed basis. Often work in cramped work spaces within vehicles or on accident scenes that require getting into physically demanding/awkward positions. Regularly wear protective gear, such as goggles, masks, or respirators and gloves. Are exposed to contaminants including blood borne pathogens on a daily basis. Are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable on occasion. May sometimes work in cold or hot temperatures, depending on the work locale. PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. The following guidelines are used to describe the frequency of activities in this position of a typical workday: Occasionally equals 1-33% Frequently equals 34-66% Continuously equals 67-100% STANDING/WALKING: Continuously. This usually includes: ambulating to and from the emergency vehicle, collecting patients from their locations, and rendering treatment. Most walking would be for short distances. However, the employee must also be able to run these same distances, in case of an emergency where time is of the essence. Walking and running may vary, however, as the patient may be located inside a large, multi-floored facility. Standing, walking and running could be on all types of surfaces, including but not limited to: asphalt, cement, concrete, soft/packed dirt, linoleum, wood, hardwood floors, etc. The individual must be able to traverse slight inclines or declines that may be found at roadsides, agricultural areas, etc. At a location, standing would occur more often than walking or running. Standing would occur on the wide variety of surfaces mentioned above. Standing could last from a few minutes to hours, depending on the situation. Standing could occur in the standard erect position, the kneeling or squatting position, etc. SITTING: Frequently. When responding to a location, the individual will sit in the emergency vehicle. The emergency vehicles are equipped with a standard installed vehicle seat. The time performing the sitting activity on a call would depend upon the specific situation. Frequently in station, as the facility is equipped with a small lounge area that is furnished. Employee must be able to sit at a computer to complete trip sheets. Desk chairs are provided. LIFTING AND CARRYING: Frequently. Required to lift and carry weights ranging from a few pounds to ten pounds and above. Occasionally required to lift and carry weights in excess of 100 pounds or more. Employees will need to lift and carry with the assistance of one team member adult patients, lifting them from various positions (such as a bed or a chair) onto various patient movement devices, such as an ambulance stretcher, a stair chair, long b