Advanced EMT Full-Time

Iredell-County,-Nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell County EMS seeks an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to respond with a two-person crew, deliver intermediate life support, and transport patients to facilities. You will ensure quality care, proper equipment, and adherence to protocols under a medical director's guidance.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, equipment maintenance, and participation in ongoing training to improve medical technical skills and ambulance operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Advanced EMT certification required.
• Possession of NC Driver's License.
• CPR, ICS 100/200/700/800 (NIMS) and HazMat Level 1 Responder certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies as part of a two-person EMS crew.
• Provide intermediate level life support and medical treatments.
• Operate emergency medical unit and transport patients.
• Gather patient information for records and billing.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and ambulance readiness.
• Participate in ongoing training and protocol studies.

Skills

Advanced EMT skills

Anatomy & physiology

IV therapy

Equipment maintenance

Trauma assessment

Patient care under stress

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced EMT certification

Job description

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:

An employee in this class is responsible for responding to emergencies as a member of a two-person EMS crew and providing intermediate level of life support and medical emergency treatments to patients at the scene of the accident or illness and during transport to medical facilities. Work includes assuring that quality emergency patient care standards are in place, proper equipment and treatment are available, and sound judgment and treatment decisions are made. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, noise, vibrations, hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes, odors, dusts mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Because of the nature of the work, the employee is exposed to human blood and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed in accordance with established EMS procedures and under local medical director approved protocols. Work is performed under the supervision of a Shift Supervisor and is evaluated through peer review, conferences, observation, discussion of procedures at emergency scenes, and public feedback.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Working within level of certification, administers Advanced EMT level of life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment, including all skills at the EMT level as well as drawing blood, administering approved medications, initiating intravenous fluids, advanced airway maneuvers, and performing pulmonary ventilation.
• Serves as operator of emergency medical unit responding to calls for assistance and transporting patients as necessary; supervises patient care and treatment within level of certification.
• Gathers patient medical and insurance information from family members or bystanders and inputs into the computer.
• Participates in daily cleaning, stocking, and inventorying of emergency equipment, supplies, fluids, administration sets and drugs.
• Enters data into computer program to document care and maintain necessary records and reports for emergency calls including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.
• Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in medical technical work and in ambulance service and operation; study’s street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.
• Inspects and tests ambulances and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies; cleans and sanitizes ambulance and equipment daily; ensures that they are in proper and good working order; makes routine adjustments, but reports other than minor defects for specialized attention.
• Maintains cleanliness and performs minor maintenance of Emergency Medical Service facilities; cleans, sweeps, mops, etc.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of and skill in administering emergency medical procedures and techniques and maintenance and repair of rescue equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Considerable knowledge of intravenous therapy and skill in recognizing adverse conditions.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients and accident victims.
• Considerable knowledge of County geography and locations of roads and streets.
• Skill in recognizing patient traumas and signs and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment.
• Skill and ability in safe and efficient operation of rescue equipment.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols and standing orders.
• Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered.
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner and to work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, medical personnel, patients and the General public.
• Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients.
• Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms.
• Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE “REQUIREMENTS”:

A High School Diploma/GED is required and some experience as an Emergency Medical Technician or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL “REQUIREMENTS”:

• Certification by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Certifications in AHA CPR, ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800 (NIMS), and Hazardous Materials Level 1 Responder are required within 6 months of hire.

“PREFERRED” QUALIFICATIONS:

NONE.