EMT

PRN/OCC, Shifts Vary

• After proper training, the EMT may administer or use physician controlled devices for Treatment of anaphylaxis with epinephrine; airway management and/or oxygen administration with an esophageal pharengeotracheolumen airway (PTL); venipuncture and intravenous fluid therapy of normal saline solutions, dextrose and water solution and lactated ringer's solution, without admixtures.
• Render necessary emergency care through supportive assistance for conditions requiring transport for definitive medical care including medical emergencies, behavioral emergencies, illness, disease or infirmity.
• Reports essential information concerning the patient, the patient's medical condition and treatment to the medical personnel who assume responsibility for continuing care of the patient.
• Utilize EMS telecommunications for coordination and information exchange with EMS dispatchers, medical facilities, physician and systems users and shall conduct radio transmissions appropriately with regard for rules, regulations and procedures.
• Responsible for routine daily maintenance checks on the vehicle assigned to them and record results on the vehicle maintenance check list; properly clean and restock assigned vehicles after each call; refuel vehicle (at the designated service stations) after each call or when tank is less than 1/2 full.
• Adhere to the EMT dress code while on duty.
• Participate in teaching or inservice training when necessary to include 16 hours of inservice class time per year documented in writing and submitted to the EMS Manager.
• Local travel required.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.