EMT- PRN

Job Description

EMT-Basic

General Summary

To provide emergency and non-emergency care and ambulance transportation for the citizens of Marshall County.

Essential Job Duties:

Check unit for mechanical adjustments such as oil, coolant, brakes, tire, lights, etc. (Daily)

Check all supplies in unit and restock daily.

Clean units each morning inside and outside, including the ambulance bay. Clean living quarters and storage room each night.

Weekly cleaning of the entire building including mopping floors, windows, etc.

Making ambulance calls as required.

- Establish and maintain a patent airway

- Administer positive pressure ventilations (as needed)

- Perform CPR

- Control external hemorrhage

- Treat for shock

- Care for cases of poisoning

- Bandaging wounds

- Splint fractures

- Provide obstetrical assistance

- Care for newborn infants, including premature

- Administer Oxygen as needed

- Emergency & Defensive driving

- Controlling the scene of illness or injury

- Vehicle Extrication

- Maintenance and use of supplies

- Verbal and written communication

- Coping with Medical / Legal problems

- Careful evaluations of all signs & symptoms

- Proper use of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

- Maintain & monitor patients with IV infusions

All Reports are to be completed following each run: PCR, PCS, Signature form, etc.

Answer phone calls, receive ambulance calls from dispatch, and maintain skills and credentials according to department policy.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required:

High School graduate or equivalent

Current & unrestricted operator license

Clean Criminal Background check

Must be at least 18 years of age and be legally eligible for employment in the United States

Must hold current EMT-Basic certification from the Kentucky Board of EMS

Must hold current CPR certification

Essential Job Functions:

Must be physically able to lift and carry patients and equipment repeatedly throughout the shift

Must be able to lift and carry heavy loads safely in an uncontrolled environment and on rough and / or slick terrain

Able to stoop, bend, and use good body mechanics

Must successfully complete a pre-work physical agility test for ambulance personnel

Must be able to communicate well with patients, families, visitors, physicians, police, and coworkers in the English Language

You will come in contact with various infectious diseases

You will be exposed to various hazardous materials and must be able to wear and utilize several different types of personal protective equipment (PPE)