What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT -BASIC - PART TIME position at Bladen County?
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Under the general direction of an EMS Supervisor, perform the duties of an EMT-Basic by administering emergency basic life support to victims of accidents and citizens in need of emergency medical care. Perform duties of non-emergency medical transport and ambulance services.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to calls for service and administers necessary emergency medical care requiring the use of basic life support skills, first aid, airway management, and medication administration by evaluating the nature of the emergency, the patient’s condition and the extent of injury or illness.Communicates with hospital emergency department personnel to inform them of patient en-route to hospital and relays information concerning the nature and extent of the patient’s injury or illness; calls for support or assistance from police, additional ambulance service or heavy rescue as needed. Provides the necessary care and treatment of the patient to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, suctioning, bandaging, splinting, administering oxygen, treatment for shock, and other emergency care and life saving measures; assists rescue units with remaining auto accident victims in cooperation with rescue squads; performs emergency childbirth. Uses a personal computer to complete an ambulance call report at the completion of each call reflecting billing information and a complete description of the patient’s condition and treatment. Performs a daily inspection of ambulance and equipment; conducts an inventory of equipment and supplies and restocks the ambulance vehicles; performs minor maintenance and housekeeping on ambulance vehicles and stations. Participates in a continuous training program to improve the employee’s competence in medical technician work and in the ambulance service and operation. Studies street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future calls may be made with minimum difficulty and delay. Performs emergency care procedures as directed by appropriate medical control.Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Minimum Education and Experience High school graduation or GED; completion of a prescribed course of education to meet the requirements for credentialing as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic). Special RequirementsPossess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Boards as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)Possess CPR Certification.NIMS certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800. Current VFIS emergency vehicle driving certification or equivalent. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Under the general direction of an EMS Supervisor, perform the duties of an EMT-Basic by administering emergency basic life support to victims of accidents and citizens in need of emergency medical care. Perform duties of non-emergency medical transport and ambulance services.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responds to calls for service and administers necessary emergency medical care requiring the use of basic life support skills, first aid, airway management, and medication administration by evaluating the nature of the emergency, the patient’s condition and the extent of injury or illness.Communicates with hospital emergency department personnel to inform them of patient en-route to hospital and relays information concerning the nature and extent of the patient’s injury or illness; calls for support or assistance from police, additional ambulance service or heavy rescue as needed. Provides the necessary care and treatment of the patient to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, suctioning, bandaging, splinting, administering oxygen, treatment for shock, and other emergency care and life saving measures; assists rescue units with remaining auto accident victims in cooperation with rescue squads; performs emergency childbirth. Uses a personal computer to complete an ambulance call report at the completion of each call reflecting billing information and a complete description of the patient’s condition and treatment. Performs a daily inspection of ambulance and equipment; conducts an inventory of equipment and supplies and restocks the ambulance vehicles; performs minor maintenance and housekeeping on ambulance vehicles and stations. Participates in a continuous training program to improve the employee’s competence in medical technician work and in the ambulance service and operation. Studies street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future calls may be made with minimum difficulty and delay. Performs emergency care procedures as directed by appropriate medical control.Performs related duties as required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Minimum Education and Experience High school graduation or GED; completion of a prescribed course of education to meet the requirements for credentialing as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic). Special RequirementsPossess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.Certification by the North Carolina Medical Examiners Boards as an Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)Possess CPR Certification.NIMS certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800. Current VFIS emergency vehicle driving certification or equivalent. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Bladen County will employ only those individuals who are US citizens, or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. BLADEN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER