Emt Basic (12Hr Shifts, 24/72 Schedule)

Performs level life support, transport, stabilization procedures, and emergency medical care at the Basic Level in the Emergency Services program of the County.
An employee in this class is responsible for responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical appointments and medical facilities. Work includes assuring that quality emergency patient care standards are in place, proper equipment and treatment are available, and sound judgment and treatment decisions are made. Work is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extremes in temperatures, noise, vibrations, hazards associated with emergency medical work including exposures to fumes, odors, dusts mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Because of the nature of the work, the employee is exposed to human blood and is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed in accordance with established EMS Division operating guidelines and under local medical director approved protocols. Work is performed under the supervision of the Shift or Program Supervisor and of a Paramedic or Intermediate on assigned calls, and is evaluated through peer review, conferences, observation, and public feedback.

Serves as operator of emergency medical unit responding to calls for assistance and transports patients to medical facilities, nursing homes and medical appointments as necessary.
Administers basic level of life support techniques and procedures based on patient assessment.
Gathers patient medical and insurance information from the patient, family members or bystanders and inputs into the computer
Completes necessary records and reports for emergency calls including information for billing documentation, and legal accountability.
Participates in a continuous training program to improve competence in medical technical work and in ambulance service and operation; studies street and road patterns and networks of the County in order that future runs may be made with minimum difficulty and delay.
Inspects and tests ambulances and their emergency equipment, maintaining proper inventory of equipment and supplies; cleans and sanitizes ambulance and equipment and ensures that they are in proper and good working order; makes routine adjustments, but reports other than minor defects for specialized attention.
Maintains cleanliness and performs minor maintenance of Emergency Medical Service facilities; exercises on duty to maintain health and fitness.
Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required

Considerable knowledge of and skill in administering emergency medical procedures at the EMT basic level and ability to perform duties in accordance with established emergency medical procedures and techniques, medical protocols and standing orders.
Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in emergency care of patients and accident victims.
Considerable knowledge of County geography and locations of roads and streets.
Skill in recognizing patient traumas and signs and symptoms of medical emergencies to determine appropriate treatment.
Skill in safe and efficient operation of rescue equipment..
Ability to work with a diverse socio-economic population, based on the unique situations encountered.
Ability to respond quickly and calmly in emergencies and stressful situations.
Ability to safely drive an ambulance or transport vehicle in adverse conditions and according to motor vehicles laws.
Ability to communicate effectively in a tactful and firm manner with the public.
Ability to deal with stress and death and dying patients.
Ability to accurately record services provided on required forms.
Ability to work with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, fire personnel, medical personnel, patients and the general public.
Ability to maintain vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient contact.
Ability to meet health and fitness standards.