EMT / AEMT (Paid On-Call Part-Time)

Department : Fire EMS

Position : EMT / AEMT / Paramedic

Status : Paid On-Call

FLSA : Non-Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES :

Emergency Medical Technicians, Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians, and Paramedics respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport patients to medical facilities. The EMT / AEMT / Paramedic must observe traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

EMT

• NREMT Certification
• SDEMT Certification from South Dakota Department of Rural Health EMS Office
• Ability to work 2, 12-hour shifts per week, year round
• CPR Certification

AEMT

Paramedic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

The EMT / AEMT / Paramedic

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The EMT / AEMT / Paramedic determines the nature and extent of illness or injury and establishes priority for required emergency care. The EMT / AEMT / Paramedic renders emergency medical and or trauma care, to adults, children and infants based on assessment findings. Duties include but are not limited to :

providing emergency medical care to : - assist in emergency childbirth, - manage general medical complaints of altered mental status, respiratory, cardiac, diabetic, allergic reaction, seizures, poisoning behavioral emergencies, environmental emergencies, and psychological crises. Additional care is provided based upon assessment of the patient and obtaining historical information.

The EMT / AEMT / Paramedic :

Upon arrival at the scene of crash or illness, the EMT / AEMT / Paramedic parks the ambulance in a safe location to avoid additional injury. Prior to initiating patient care, the EMT / AEMT will also "size-up" the scene to determine scene safety; the mechanism of injury or nature of illness; the total number of patients; and if it is necessary to request additional help, if necessary.

In the absence of law enforcement, the EMT / AEMT / Paramedic creates a safe traffic environment, such as the placement of road flares, removal of debris and redirection of traffic for the protection of the injured and those assisting in the care of injured patients.

Where a patient must be extricated from entrapment, the EMT / AEMT / Paramedic assesses the extent of injury and gives all possible emergency care and protection to the entrapped patient and uses the prescribed techniques and appliances for safely removing the patient. If needed, the EMT / AEMT / Paramedic radios the dispatcher for additional help or special rescue and / or utility services. Provides simple rescue service if the ambulance has not been accompanied by a specialized unit. After extrication, provides additional care in triaging the injured in accordance with standard emergency procedures.

After each call, the EMT / AEMT / Paramedic :

Additionally the EMT / AEMT / Paramedic :

In addition to completing the responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Technician, the Advanced Emergency Technician has the ability to :

In addition to completing the responsibilities of an EMT & AEMT, the Paramedic has the ability to :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.

The employee will be expected to perform essential job functions despite the potential for fatigue resulting from extended shift work.

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The City of Vermillion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.