EMT Basic

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

Responsibilities :

Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergent and non-emergent calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill, injured, and any patient needing to be transported via stretcher to or from a medical facility.

After receiving the call from the dispatcher, the EMT-B drives the ambulance to address or location given, using the most expeditious route, depending on traffic and weather conditions. The EMT-B must observe traffic ordinances and regulations concerning emergency vehicle operation.

The EMT-B :

• functions in uncommon situations.
• has a basic understanding of stress response and methods to ensure personal well- being.
• understands body substance isolation.
• understands basic medical-legal principles.
• functions within the scope of care as defined by state, regional and local regulatory agencies.
• complies with regulations on the handling of the deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for
• protection of property and evidence at the scene.
• Upon arrival at the scene of crash or illness, the EMT-B parks the ambulance in a safe location to avoid additional injury.

Duties include but are not limited to :

The EMT-B is responsible for :

After each call, the EMT-B :

Additionally, the EMT-B :

Requirements :