EMT WI - Reedsburg Part-Time City of Reedsburg Ambulance, WI

Part-Time

Job Description

Reports to:     Captain

            Assistant Chief 

Director

Purpose of the Position: The Emergency Medical Technician (“EMT”), renders emergency medical care to sick, disabled, or injured individuals based on signs, symptoms, or complaints, before the individual’s hospitalization or while transporting the individual between healthcare facilities. Care is limited to the use of knowledge, skills, and techniques received from training and Patient Care Protocols.

Behavior and Attitude: The mission and philosophy of the city require that its employees perform in both a professional and personable manner. The way the employee relates to fellow employees and patients is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. In addition, confidentiality of the City’s business must be maintained. 

Essential Functions:

In addition to the essential functions applicable to all emergency medical care providers, the following are essential functions of the EMT position:

1. Drive a city ambulance and or EMS Command Vehicle as needed.
2. Render emergency medical care.
3. Ability to use all ambulance-related equipment.
4. Follow procedures set forth by protocols and the employee handbook.
5. Assist in the rescue and the transporting of a patient(s).
6. Prepare the necessary forms and reports documenting the care provided to the patient and other information as required by the Director.
7. Inspect the ambulance and equipment before and after calls to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
8. Prepare the ambulance for the next run.
9. Participate in cleaning, restocking, and all equipment and medicines; disinfect the ambulance after each call.
10. Perform other duties as requested or required by the Director or the Assistant Chief.
11. When appropriate, assume command of emergency medical employees assisting patients.
12. When appropriate, communicate and coordinate response with police, fire, and rescue employees following the procedures of the ambulance.
13. Perform other duties as requested or required by the Captain, Assistant Chief, or Director.

Additional Functions:

1. Assures that each patient care report is completed.
2. Assures that the ambulance is cleaned, restocked, and ready after each run and that all forms are completed.
3. Notifies the Captain, Director, or Assistant Chief of any deficiencies regarding maintenance, equipment, or supplies.
4. Assures all forms are signed when applicable.
5. Assures that Standard Operating Guidelines, Policies and Procedures, and Medical Protocols are followed on each run.
6. Assesses the need for additional services and makes the appropriate requests.
7. Makes decisions regarding patient care, hospital to be used, and use of services.
8. Notifies the Director immediately of any unusual circumstances including, but not limited to, accidents, mechanical problems, or patient transport delays, regarding any ambulance run.

Physical Demands of the Position: All EMTs must be able to act in extreme conditions requiring physical strength and abilities to deliver medical treatment and transport patients. All EMTs must have the following certain minimum abilities: 

1. Standing, walking, running, sitting, and stooping.
2. Kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
3. Grappling, climbing, balancing, and bending/twisting.
4. Reaching and feeling.
5. Talking and hearing.
6. Corrected vision (100 feet or more), near vision (10 inches or less).
7. Lifting 100 pounds or more with a partner.
8. Carrying, pushing/pulling (100 pounds or more) for a distance of at least 200 feet with a partner.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

1. Working knowledge of driver safety.
2. Working knowledge of Emergency Medicine.
3. Ability to learn to apply standard emergency aid techniques.
4. Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical effort during an emergency for prolonged periods.
5. Effective communication, oral, and written skills.
6. Understanding and following work rules.
7. Read, write, add, subtract, and simple math equations.
8. Good driving record and skills.
9. Ability to perform duties in stressful and possibly life-threatening situations.
10. Ability to express understanding and compassion to patients and others involved in a crisis.
11. Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
12. Knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures.
13. Knowledge and ability to operate tools, instruments, medical instruments, equipment, and devices.
14. Knowledge of regulations protecting patient confidentiality.
15. Ability to file complete report forms.

Education\Training\License:

1. Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License.
2. High School Diploma or GED.
3. Possess a current Wisconsin EMT license at the time of appointment.
4. Current certification at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support for the Professional, National Safety Council for the Professional, or the American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Professional Rescuer Level.
5. EMT-P: ACLS, PALS.
6. Training in all current Ambulance protocols and procedures.

Special Requirements:

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must not have a felony arrest or conviction record.
3. Must have an acceptable driving record.

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