EMT Basic

Responsibilities This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company. • Maintains readiness for emergency call response; responds to fire, medical, and related emergency calls when dispatched and takes proper action; • Educates staff and public on fire safety/prevention; and performs Fire Department activities. • Responds to emergency calls, assesses the situation, obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital. • Uses necessary medical equipment to assess the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness. • Communicates with the paramedic and the Medical Officer about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time. • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within EMS operations. • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Performs a variety of tasks. • • Nationally Registered as an EMT-Basic. • Holds a CPR/BLS and First Aid certifications. • Bachelor s Degree or above is an attribute. • Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in emergency health care setting. • Must have a minimum of two years of experience working on an emergency response ambulance. • Extensive Fire Fighting and Emergency Service Experience • Must read, write, and speak English fluently. • Excellent communicative skills, both written & verbal. • Computer skills, copier/scanning experience and the ability to learn newly admitted equipment into the EMS inventory. Preferred, seasoned instructor in the EMS career field.