What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter position at Alcorn State University?
Job Title
Emergency Medical Technician/Firefighter
Essential Job Functions
- Applies basic life support skills to triage, rescue, treat and transport injured or ill persons
- Responds to medical emergencies
- Provides patient care functions
- Directs medical activities at multiple patient scenes or mass casualty incidents until relieved by qualified supervisor; performs triage, coordinates medical transportation of the sick and injured
- Protects property from water and smoke
- Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls
- Leads out hose line, selects and operates hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire
- Other related duties, as assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum Experience
One (1) year experience as an EMT Basic
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
Licensed Firefighter
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the appropriate scope of care as defined by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and Alcorn State University EMS policies and procedures
Knowledge of stress response and methods to ensure personal well being
Knowledge of body substance isolation
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
Ability to effectively deal with trauma and serious illness in emergency situations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment
Ability to anticipate/identify problems, taking initiative to prevent/correct them
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel
Ability to operate specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state and local law, regulations and standards
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to handle telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of informationEEO Statement
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