POSITION TITLE: STAFF EMT BASIC

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

To provide quality BLS Care and transportation to those requiring the services of the company.
To perform as a trained and caring professional representing the company.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

RESPONSIBILITY:

The EMT is directly responsible to the shift supervisor.
The primary functional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Read and understand the company’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Reporting on time and in uniform for their assigned shift in good mental and physical health.
- Maintain appropriate certifications (MA and/or RI) in order to function as an EMT legally.
- Ensure that the assigned vehicle is stocked, serviced, and cleaned as specified in the daily checklist.
- Assure all biomedical equipment is checked, operated and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s standards.
- Perform, with a good attitude, all job tasks assigned by the Base Supervisor or other managerial personnel.
- Maintain the base living quarters (bunkroom, TV room, bathrooms, garage bay, etc.) in clean and sanitary condition.
- Greet all inspection personnel both within the company and State or local officials professionally, courteously and with enthusiasm.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

The Duties of the Staff EMT include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Upon receiving vehicle assignment at start of shift, the EMT will do the following during the first 15-20 minutes of shift: complete equipment checklist; check fluid levels; visual inspection of lights and exterior; restock equipment and inform Shift Supervisor/Dispatcher of any deficiencies or problems; sign on the air with dispatch reporting in service and giving vehicle mileage.
- If a call precludes the above, it will be accomplished at the earliest possible time.
- Manage all patients in accordance with standards of care and Statewide Treatment Protocols.
- Have a complete understanding of the Scope of Practice of the EMT-Basic as well as Statewide treatment protocol relative to the State(s) of certification.
- Complete the appropriate documentation on all calls in a legible manner and to the standard expected within the company.
- The ability to perform as an EMT and team member in a cooperative fashion with their co-workers and management.

REQUIREMENTS:

The requirements to maintain employment will include:
- Ability to read, understand and communicate in English.
- Ability to lift and carry 125 pounds.
- Maintain an active Driver’s License.
- Maintain all appropriate and mandated credentials as defined by OEMS regulations and the company.
- Maintain appropriate State(s) licensure/certification.
- Employees assigned to dual licensed bases must obtain and maintain dual licensure.

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