Junior Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician; EMT

NOTE:

At this time, applications will only be accepted from Junior members who reside in Loudoun County Public and meet one of the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled in the EMT program at the Academies of Loudoun
• A student who already holds an EMT certification
• A student who already holds a Firefighter I & II certification

The Junior position is open to 16-17 year olds who are willing to commit to a long-term (multi-year) position with AVFRD, obtaining professional EMT certifications and responding to 911 calls on a weekly basis. Candidates 18 years and over must apply through the 'Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)' job posting.

The Volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a non-compensated position that performs difficult service work providing emergency medical care. Work is performed under emergency conditions and usually involves an element of personal danger. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Volunteer EMS Providers do not perform fire suppression activities and typically staff an ambulance/medic unit. Their service is limited to functions that are classified as Emergency Medical Services.

• Responding to emergency calls; providing basic and advanced life support emergency medical services; transport of sick and injured persons, and preparing and maintaining detailed record.
• Volunteer EMS Providers participate in EMS drills and attend classes on emergency medical services, disaster control, and related fields, maintain skill levels through ongoing training to prevent degradation of skills;
• Participates in community awareness and public education programs; maintains apparatus and equipment in ready condition; assists in the inspection and maintenance of equipment and apparatus;
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks as assigned such as: data entry and preparing activity reports.
• Inventories and stock supplies on ambulances;
• Compliance with the Department’s Volunteer Minimum Training Standard Policy.

This is an entry-level position. We provide all of the training you require. By the time you complete your training, you will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and transportation;
• Thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the County;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with volunteer members, career staff, and the general public; ability to keep records and prepare reports;
• Obtain or possess and maintain certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Basic, EMT – Advanced or an EMT-Paramedic.
• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner, following all applicable safety guidelines; work in real and potentially hazardous conditions to the extent of possible serious injury or loss of life; recall facts and conditions observed while under severe physical and emotional stress.
• Learn and apply technical information pertaining to EMS;
  Work within a para-military organization and respond readily to directives.
• Service and operate EMS equipment and apparatus; perform necessary maintenance, testing, and care of EMS equipment and apparatus; prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and equipment; perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station facilities; perform assigned janitorial activities and minor maintenance.
• Perform community service activities;
• Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and daily shift operation logs, to accommodate the needs of the department including computer data entry.

This position will require that members wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as, but not limited to, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, N95 respirator or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force regularly, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force…