EMT

County of Chester, South Carolina; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Chester, South Carolina seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to provide life support and medical care following approved treatment protocols. The role includes assessing injuries, stabilizing patients, and coordinating transport with responders.

You will document patient data, manage equipment, and stay updated on protocols. A valid EMT-B certification and driver’s license are required to perform duties in this field setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year EMT experience.
• EMT-B certification required.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess nature and extent of illness or injury and establish procedures.
• Stabilize heart rhythm and administer CPR when needed.
• Record patient condition, history, treatments, vitals and observations.
• Restock and maintain inventory of materials.
• Provide patient information to physicians via radio or direct contact.
• Maintain daily response logs and complete reports.
• Provide interfacility transport when required.
• Stay current with treatment techniques and protocols.
• Assist in cleaning vehicles and equipment; housekeeping of facilities.
• Interact courteously with the public and staff to promote harmony.

Skills

EMT knowledge

CPR skills

Patient assessment

Communication via radio

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year EMT experience or equivalent

Tools

Emergency vehicle operation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing life support and medical care following treatment protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or to request additional assistance.
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on non-responsive patients; administers CPR as necessary.
• Records event information including patient condition, patient history, treatments, vital signs, and scene observations.
• Restocks and maintains inventory of required materials as required.
• Supplies patient information to physicians via radio transmission or direct contact.
• Maintains a daily log of responses; completes reports of work performed; completes forms and maintains accurate maintenance records.
• Provides interfacility transport as required in emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Maintains currency on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and use of new medications, materials and equipment.
• Assists in cleaning and disinfecting vehicles and equipment; performs general housekeeping of facilities and grounds.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED, AND one (1) year of EMT experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Symptoms of medical emergencies and of appropriate responses to such conditions.
• Arithmetic computations and formulas.
• Principles and practices of emergency medical procedures, and patient assessment techniques.
• Operation, preventive maintenance, and minor repair of vehicles and equipment.
• Safety practices, safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
• Computer applications related to work.
• Applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various ethnic and social backgrounds.

Skill in:

• Evaluating patient's conditions and rendering proper emergency medical care.
• Operating emergency vehicles, responding quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Reading and interpreting medical information.
• Estimating necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Preparing records and reports of work performed.
• Working successfully with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals,

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Driver’s license
• EMT-B certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field or shop maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform medical treatment and life‑saving care, including standing, walking, and climbing; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.

Work is subject to exposure to extreme weather conditions, biohazards, hazardous chemicals, gases, dust and noxious odors.