What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) position at Seneca County?
Job description
Qualifications:
EMT Certification, Ohio Driver’s, High school equivalent; BLS Certification (Preferred)
Essential Functions of the Position:
Seneca County is building a sustainable EMS system. We are currently hiring full-time and part-time EMT-B employees. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 24 hours a month are required for part-time positions. Part-time employees are not eligible for benefits offered by Seneca County.
Under the direction of the Emergency Services Director and in conjunction with a licensed medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine and surgery, provides all pre-hospital emergency patient care up to the EMT level; determines nature and extent of illness or injury and provides emergency medical assistance maintains patient’s breathing by intubation; assess vital signs; controls bleeding; assists childbirth; immobilizes fractures; management of mentally disturbed patients, and initial care of poison and burn patients; where patients must in emergency be extricated from entrapment, assesses extent of injury and gives emergency care communicates with patients, families and other emergency personnel on scene; maintains radio communications with hospitals; transports patients to medical facilities.
Tests and maintains basic life support equipment and instruments for proper operation; inventories and restocks medical supplies; assists in maintaining inventory or medical supplies and medications; inspects, cleans, and performance maintenance on ambulance; maintains station.
Maintains records and logs of runs and treatment provided; maintains required certifications; attends trainings and seminars to maintain proficiency and certifications; operates emergency medical vehicle in safe manner.
For those interested in applying, please email Seneca County job application with references along with updated resume to HR Generalist Andrea Caskey humanresources@senecacountyohio.gov.
Paperwork can also be delivered in person to the Seneca County Commissioners’ Office or mailed to the below address:
Seneca County Commissioners’ Office
Attn: Lori Bentz, HR Generalist
111 Madison St.
Tiffin, OH 44883
Job Type: Part-time/Intermittent
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year (Full-time)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Overtime
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Tiffin, OH 44883 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tiffin, OH 44883: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Salary : $50,000