EMT

• PRIMARY FUNCTION:
  1. Respond to and provide basic and advanced emergency care to patients

• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  1. Responsible for participating in the delivery of non-emergency and emergency patient care in accordance with Basic Life Support protocols and all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, under the direction of the paramedic on duty.
  2. Performs an initial assessment of the patient upon arrival and prioritizes assessment according to patient's condition. Obtains patient's chief complaint and medical history. Provides basic life support and reports patient's medical condition to receiving hospital.
  3. Responsible for the operation of the emergency vehicle in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations; as well as NCAD policies and procedures.
  4. Demonstrates proficient knowledge of all equipment and medical supplies used in the ambulances and at the stations.
  5. Prepares run reports, billing sheets and other documentation related to basic life support calls according to policy.
  6. Performs routine maintenance checks on vehicles at the beginning of each shift. Assures that the vehicle is completely stocked with BLS supplies according to established par levels. Properly documents the vehicle check and documents any service required. Promptly reports any vehicle or equipment malfunctions to the appropriable personnel.
  7. Responsible for daily cleanliness of the vehicle and station.
  8. Attends meetings / in-services as required.

• OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
  1. Performs other duties as assigned.
  2. Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as is determined in the Company's sole discretion. Available and willing to work such overtime, weekends, and holidays as the Company determines is necessary or desirable to meet its business needs.
  3. Committed to a high standard of safety, and willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company's safety policies and rules. Willing to report safety violations and potential violations to appropriate management personnel. Must not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others

• KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • EDUCATION:
    1. Completion of high school or its equivalent.
    2. Completion of an approved EMT program

• LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
  1. Current Missouri Licensed EMT
  2. Current CPR Certification
  3. Current Missouri Class F Driver's license.

• RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
  1. Minimum of one(1) year EMT experience.

• OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
  1. Working knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and usage. Ability to work independently. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
  2. Works regularly with confidential patient and personnel information.
  3. Ability to maintain composure and tact in stressful situations.
  4. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
  5. Flexible work schedule.
  6. Acceptable driving record and proficient in safe driving.
  7. Working knowledge of Newton County roads and streets.

• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO PATIENT PRIVACY
  1. The employee is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with NCAD privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal [and state] law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with NCAD' policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment or of membership or association with NCAD Ambulance.
  2. The employee may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties. The employee may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations.
  3. The employee is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding NCAD' policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
  4. The employee is expected to actively participate in Company privacy training and is required to communicate privacy policy information to co-workers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company policy.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

The competence of the employee in performing his/her job duties is initially evaluated during orientation to his/her position and will be demonstrated, maintained and improved on an ongoing basis. Any questions or concerns about an employee's job description and duties should be directed to the employee's supervisor.

The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. This job description and the Company's expectation of an employee may change formally or informally at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.