Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

EMT Job Description
Minimum Reguirements:

• Current NREMT and SC DHEC Certification
• Current certification in CPR by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross.
• Current Motor Vehicle Operator's license with acceptable MVR.
• High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense with a thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical care.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, a partner, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other emergency medical service members.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly on First Priority Medical Transport
• Demonstrates a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high quality patient care.
• The ability to perform effectively as team leader in patient care situations.
• The ability to perform effectively in carrying out public relations and community education functions and the ability to deal effectively with members of the medical community and general public in promoting First Priority Medical Transport.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance and without difficulty.
• · The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance and without difficulty.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.

Responsible To:

• Supervisor or Administrative Assistant for all administrative matters.
• Shift Supervisor for all operational matters.
• Shift Supervisor for all matters regarding professional and/or clinical care and/or quality.
• Medical Control, Paramedics, Physicians and Nursing personnel for consultation, supervision and direction of the provision of emergency medical care in a given situation to an individual patient(s).

Specific Duties:

Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding and compliance of First Priority policies and procedures.

Ensures that the vehicle and equipment is ready for use at the beginning and end of the shift, and after every call. This includes: appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking, and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment; and washing the exterior of the vehicle, removing all trash, and applying tire shine at the completion of every shift, as well as additional disinfecting and cleaning as specified on designated Unit "Strip Days".

Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness. Performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free from clutter and sanitary at all times.

Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with South Carolina law, EMS regulations, Company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. Always wears their seat belt when in a Company vehicle.

Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of First Priority Medical Transport, the State of South Carolina, and SC DHEC, consistent with good judgment and the provision of high quality medical care.

Appropriately and safely delivers the patient to the nearest and most appropriate medical facility.

Works with ALS and BLS personnel in a professional manner and works at their skill level in accordance to SC DHEC company policies. Maintains good relations with our own ALS and BLS services, as well as outside services.

Acts at all times in the best interests of high quality patient care, in the best interest of the patient, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on First Priority Medical Transport and the professional reputation of the EMT.

Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other EMS personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.

Accompanies BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.

Co-signs all patient care forms for completeness.

Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment and submits for billing by the end of every sh

Obtains complete billing information for all clients transported.

Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-

emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.

Performs duties related to public relations and community education programs sponsored by First Priority Medical Transport.

Performs duties related to the continuing improvement and development of First Priority Medical Transport and the local EMS system.

Accepts responsibility for recertification as an EMT by NREMT and SC DHEC. Completes appropriate continuing education courses in a timely fashion along with recertification CPR. Files the appropriate paperwork with NREMT and SC DHEC to ensure timely recertification.

Provides First Priority Mobile Healthcare with a current copy of their EMT certification, CPR card, and Motor Vehicle Driver's License. Completes training in all Company, state and federal mandates.

Reports to assigned shifts in proper uniform and on time unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on-duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved.

Acts as a preceptor when called upon by management to train or retrain fellow employees.

Allows and is willing to accommodate third riders for orientation and/or educational purposes.

Completes all documentation on behalf of interns.

Performs other duties as directed by management.

At all times sets an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Places patient care excellence and safety above

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