ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Drives ambulance in response to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; and ensures safety at the scene.
• Provides basic and advanced life support and emergency care to the sick and injured; checks vital signs, determines nature and extent of injuries and illnesses, and assists in making decisions regarding proper courses of action; assists in lifting and carrying patients in and out of ambulance, and transports patients to appropriate medical facility.
• Performs such procedures as immobilization and bandaging, wound treatment, control of bleeding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), IV therapy, advanced airway management, oxygen administration, and others as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; and reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival.
• Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary.
• Provides instruction and leadership to lower-level EMTs as assigned.
• Notifies dispatch personnel and Coroner's Office in the case of patient death; arranges for the protection of property and evidence at the scene.
• Prepares run reports to document patient care, response time, compliance with medical
protocol and patient billing information.
• Inspects assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, proper condition of equipment and adequate inventory of supplies; cleans and decontaminates vehicles and equipment; and notifies proper personnel of equipment/vehicle maintenance needs.
• Assists in stocking supplies in station and ambulances as needed.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations,
medical/emergency protocols and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
• Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for emergency medical assistance operations; attends meetings, training and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.
• May need to be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response as assigned.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in emergency medical technology or a closely related field.
Requires at least one (1) year of related work experience.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must complete required coursework and maintain state and national certification Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Intermediate), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) and Pediatric Education for Pre-hospital Professionals (PEPP) certifications; obtain any other certifications deemed necessary by Department Head.