What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT- Basic position at Hertford County?
JOB General Definition of Work
Performs intermediate protective service and technical work in providing emergency medical care and transportation of sick and injured under emergency conditions; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Emergency Medical Services Director. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Responding to emergency calls, providing emergency medical services and transportation; preparing and maintaining detailed records.
The following functions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
Responds to emergency calls as a mobile medical unit driver or attendant; performs necessary rescue work to move patients into medical unit.
Administers necessary emergency medical care including patient assessment; basic life support; oxygen administration; hemorrhage control; treatment for shock, bandaging and dressing of soft tissue injuries, splinting fractures and dislocations; treatment of injuries to the head, face, eye, neck and spine; treatment of injuries to the chest, abdomen and genitalia; assisting in childbirth; treatment of injuries related to exposure to heat and cold; treatment of burns, etc.
Assists with the rescue of accident victims utilizing specialized equipment.
Responds to non-emergency calls such as requests to transport patients from hospitals to their homes or from a local medical facility to a specialized medical center.
Performs general maintenance work and upkeep on vehicles, apparatus, equipment, station and grounds.
Ensures proper supplies and equipment are stocked on assigned vehicles and that equipment is sanitary and functions properly.
Prepares and processes ambulance trip records; prepares invoices to be mailed to clients, private insurance carriers and/or Medicare and Medicaid as appropriate.
Participates in continuing training and instruction program by individual study of technical material and attendance at scheduled drills and classes.
Performs related tasks as required.
Salary : $32,635 - $66,785