EMT-Basic

AMFEMS; Berrytown (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AMFEMS is seeking an EMT-Basic to perform emergency medical response, routine equipment maintenance, and public education on life safety. The role requires Kentucky EMT certification or national registration, BLS, and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, training participation, equipment accountability, and preserving safety and professionalism at all times. Preferred are related degrees and HazMat certification; pharmacy or clinical duties are not implied.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Nationally Registered EMT or Kentucky EMT Certification.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Willing to work any assigned schedule.
• Valid driver’s license (full operator’s).
• Instructor or temporary learning permits do not meet the license requirement.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service when on-duty and perform duties as requested by the Officer in charge, per SOPs/SOGs.
• Attend assigned training sessions and remain at incident scenes until dismissed by the Officer in charge.
• Maintain issued equipment (PPE, uniforms, radios) and report malfunctions or losses.
• Provide public education and training on life safety and related topics as needed.
• Maintain EMT certification and driver certification on Ambulance; notify supervisor of status changes.
• Participate in daily work assignments including building/grounds and vehicle maintenance.
• Assist in training sessions and support the Division of Workforce Development.

Skills

Communication skills

Written & oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Emergency Medicine or Fire Science

Job description

Position purposeThis non-suppression position requires the employee to perform emergency medical response duties approved by the Board of Trustees. The EMT-Basic performs routine and regular maintenance of equipment, facilities, and the apparatus of the Department. This position also provides public education and training on topics of life safety, health, fire prevention, and other related topics as deemed necessary by the Department.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.Nationally Registered EMT or Kentucky EMT Certification.AHA BLS Healthcare ProviderEffective written and oral communication skills.Willing to work any assigned schedule as required.Members must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license prior to operating any vehicle owned by the Anchorage Middletown Fire and EMS. The license must be a full operator’s license. Instructional or temporary learning permits do not meet this requirement.Desirable QualificationsAssociate’s degree in Emergency Medicine, Fire Science, or related field.Operations level Hazardous Materials certification.Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/TasksAbide by the requirements of the Administrative Policies and the Standard Operating Procedures of the Department.Respond to given calls for service when on-duty and perform such duties as requested by the Officer in charge, to the best of his/her ability and in line with the SOPs, SOGs, and directives of AMFEMS.Attends assigned training sessions.Remain at any incident scene, fire station, or training until dismissed by the Officer in charge.Responsible for his/her issued equipment (i.e. PPE, uniforms, radios, etc.), including routine upkeep and maintenance. Shall return issued equipment to the appropriate Division upon request, termination or inactivity with the Department.Treat superior officers, associates, and the public respectfully and with a professional demeanor.Do not publicly criticize instructions or orders they have received.Become familiar with the Administrative Policies and Standard Operating Procedures of the Department, and obey all provisions outlined therein.Notify their supervisor of any change of address or phone number within two (2) weeks of the change.Notify their supervisor of any equipment malfunction, lost or missing equipment, and/or needed equipment including personal, station or apparatus.Participate in training, serve as an instructor as needed, and assist the Division of Workforce Development in conducting training sessions.Remain familiar with the medical equipment on all apparatus of the Department.Maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Notify their supervisor of any change in status of their certification or their ability to function as an Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.Maintain driver certification on Ambulance.Participate in daily work assignments as assigned by the Station Captain where they are assigned including but not limited to:Building and grounds maintenanceVehicle maintenanceRespond to call backs as requested.Special Position RequirementsThe employee may be required to perform all job functions under hazardous and/or austere conditions; while being exposed to all weather types and/or under extreme stress.General Employment ProvisionsAll employees are required to comply with all District policies, standard operations procedures (SOPs), standard operating guidelines (SOGs), directives, and lawful orders.All hazardous duty employees must successfully maintain an annual fit for duty and maintain the Kentucky Fire Commission required annual training.Nothing in this job description restricts managements’ right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.