EMT

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:                                                                                                        

Performs responsible 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 Services Captain.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS:

Responding to emergency calls, providing emergency medical services and transportation; preparing and maintaining detailed records.

(These 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, drives equipment and administers first aid, transports victims to emergency care facilities.
• Observes patient responses and maintains accurate and complete records.
• Checks and prepares equipment and supplies for treatment.
• Responds to non?emergency calls, transports patients to and from medical facilities.
• Performs general maintenance work and upkeep on vehicles, apparatus, equipment, station and grounds.
• 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Some knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation; some knowledge of the road system and geography of the County; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with fellow employees and the general public; ability to keep simple records and prepare reports

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by required emergency medical training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.  The worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.  Possession and maintenance of current certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic issued by the North Carolina Board of Medical Examiners and all other minimum qualifications for the position as established by the department.

Salary : $37,477 - $46,396