Junior Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

ashburnfirerescue; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks enthusiastic individuals for a Junior Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician role. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training to equip you with essential skills in emergency medical care. You'll respond to emergency calls, provide vital medical services, and participate in community outreach programs. The role demands a commitment to safety and teamwork, working in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges. If you're passionate about helping others and eager to learn, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with training provided for EMT certification.
• Must maintain safety and follow guidelines in emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide medical services.
• Maintain equipment and assist in community education programs.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Basic Life Support

Record Keeping

Community Service

Technical Information Application

Education

EMT Certification

Tools

EMS Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

The Junior position is open to 16-17 year olds who are willing to commit to a long-term (multi-year) position with AVFRD, obtaining professional EMT certifications and responding to 911 calls on a weekly basis. Candidates 18 years and over must apply through the 'Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)' job posting.

General Definition of Work

The Volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a non-compensated position that performs difficult service work providing emergency medical care. Work is performed under emergency conditions and usually involves an element of personal danger. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Volunteer EMS Providers do not perform fire suppression activities and typically staff an ambulance/medic unit. Their service is limited to functions that are classified as Emergency Medical Services.

Essential Functions

• Responding to emergency calls; providing basic and advanced life support emergency medical services; transport of sick and injured persons, and preparing and maintaining detailed records.
• Participate in EMS drills and attend classes on emergency medical services, disaster control, and related fields; maintain skill levels through ongoing training to prevent degradation of skills.
• Participate in community awareness and public education programs; maintain apparatus and equipment in ready condition; assist in the inspection and maintenance of equipment and apparatus.
• Perform a variety of administrative tasks as assigned such as data entry and preparing activity reports.
• Inventory and stock supplies on ambulances.
• Compliance with the Department’s Volunteer Minimum Training Standard Policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This is an entry-level position. We provide all of the training you require. By the time you complete your training, you will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation.
• Thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with volunteer members, career staff, and the general public; ability to keep records and prepare reports.
• Obtain or possess and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic, EMT – Advanced or an EMT-Paramedic.
• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner, following all applicable safety guidelines; work in real and potentially hazardous conditions to the extent of possible serious injury or loss of life; recall facts and conditions observed while under severe physical and emotional stress.
• Learn and apply technical information pertaining to EMS; work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
• Service and operate EMS equipment and apparatus; perform necessary maintenance, testing, and care of EMS equipment and apparatus; prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and equipment; perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance.
• Perform community service activities.
• Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and daily shift operation logs, to accommodate the needs of the department including computer data entry.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

This position will require that members wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, N95 respirator or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force regularly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed