EMS EMT AND PARAMEDIC POSITIONS: FULL-TIME AND PRN

Responsible to: Emergency Services Director (Chief) and Calhoun County Board of Supervisors

Interrelationships:

Acts as a representative of Calhoun County EMS to all persons contacted to include but not limited to patients and families, general public, physicians, hospital and nursing care facility staff and other EMS and Non-EMS organizations.

Description

Under limited supervision, performs highly responsible duties of rendering emergency care and transportation to ill or injured persons and transportation by ambulance to and from medical treatment facilities as directed by state law, statewide protocols, and the Standard Operating Guidelines and policies set forth by Calhoun County EMS. The nature of the work requires extensive decision making abilities under pressure and also requires a calm, professional demeanor. Considerable health and physical strength requirements are necessary. Additional responsibilities include driving an ambulance; liaising with the law enforcement center, clients, families and allied professionals; and administrative and maintenance functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General Responsibilities: The EMT must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an emergency medical technician in a dignified and compassionate manner, including:

• Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;

• Administering basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards;

• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;

• Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques within their training;

• Treating patients at the scene, enroute to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations, and standards;

• Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;

• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends; and

• Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion.

• Adhering to and following all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens; and

• Educating and/or training EMS trainees and the public and Calhoun County EMS personnel.

Job Responsibilities Related to Patient Privacy and HIPAA Compliance:

The EMT must perform all job responsibilities in a manner that protects patient privacy and complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA):

• The EMT is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the County’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the County’s Policies and Procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment with Calhoun County EMS.

• The EMT may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete the EMT’s job duties. The EMT may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.

• The EMT is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the County’s Policies and Procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that Policy to the designated HIPAA Compliance Officer.

• The EMT is expected to actively participate in Calhoun County and Calhoun County EMS HIPAA Compliance training and is required to communicate privacy Policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company Policy.

Additional Obligations and Skills: The EMT must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an Emergency Medical Technician and an EMS Vehicle Operator, including:

• Promptly responding to instructions from a dispatcher and driving and operating specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local law, regulations and standards;

• Assuring that vehicles are in good working condition at all times, are properly maintained and stocked, have all necessary equipment and this equipment is in good working order at all times;

• Cleaning, organizing and restocking vehicles in a ready condition after each transport;

• Receiving requests for emergency and non-emergency ambulance service and other duty-related communications via two-way radio and other communication devices;

• Maintaining accurate records of ambulance equipment and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each emergency and non-emergency request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of Calhoun County EMS and as directed by superiors;

• Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information;

• Properly documenting each transport on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures;

• Coordinating requests for non-emergency transports in accordance with the non-emergency transport policies;

• Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher;

• Performing rescue operations within their training; and

• Maintaining apparatus and equipment in accordance with all policies, procedures and direction.

The EMT must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service building, including:

• Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by Calhoun County EMS;

• Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in the station;

• Washing and drying towels, linens, and other laundry in the provided washing equipment;

• Representing the ambulance service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events;

• All full-time EMT’s shall become CPR Instructors through the American Heart Association. Part-time EMT’s may become CPR Instructors;

• Providing ambulance stand-by services at sporting events or any other activities designated by the EMS Chief; and

• Performing any other duty related to Calhoun County EMS as designated by the EMS Chief.

The EMT must also:

• Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards;

• Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the EMT’s assigned work shift schedule may vary and the EMT should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business;

• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems;

• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses; and

• Assure that all required certifications, licenses, registrations and continuing education requirements are up-to-date.

• Conduct him/herself in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and the public.

Note: (Every effort was made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties an EMT will be required to perform. The Emergency Medical Technician level is delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out assigned duties.)

Assumes Other Duties as Necessary:

1. Demonstrates a willingness to assume unexpected tasks not identified in the job description.

2. Collaborates with others to foster team cohesiveness.

3. Due to the nature of the job requirements, Calhoun County EMS may require employees to report to work early, stay late, or work holidays and weekends. Some overtime may be required.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements: The EMT must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and maintain current state emergency medical technician. The EMT must also maintain any continuing education credits required by the State EMS Office.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: The EMT must possess and maintain a valid Class D driver's license without serious violation(s), current state EMT certification, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association Health Care Provider certification (preferred), Mandatory Reporter certification, and, as needed based upon duties assigned, Hazardous Materials Operations, BLS Instructor, and other certifications as required.

Minimum Experience, Abilities Required and Special Requirements: This position prefers but does not require one year of experience in the field of rescue and emergency medical services. Additionally, the EMT must possess basic working knowledge of a computer, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000