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Job Description

Only apply for this position if you already are a licensed EMT, AEMT or Paramedic.

TITLE:
Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced (EMT-A)

DEPARTMENT: EMS Operations

Job Description

Only apply for this position if you already are a licensed EMT, AEMT or Paramedic.

TITLE:
Emergency Medical Technician – Advanced (EMT-A)

DEPARTMENT: EMS Operations

EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt

SUPERVISED BY: EMS Operations Supervisor

SUMMARY:

The EMT-A responds to emergency and non-emergency requests for ambulance service and administers pre-hospital care and inter-facility medical care in accordance with approved company medical protocols, policies and procedures. Required to drive the emergency vehicle and communicate via a two-way radio. The EMT-A is primarily responsible for the safe operations, cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle, in addition to assisting with on-scene patient care.

The EMT-A is responsible for ensuring the security of the vehicle and that equipment and supply inventories are maintained.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide patient care in accordance with license, company policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, directives and standards.
• Maintain working knowledge and proficiency of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and other standards of care specific to the employee’s level of licensure.
• Respond to all assigned calls in an appropriate, safe and efficient manner.
• Complete required documentation, obtain appropriate signatures and submit documentation as required for each assigned call by the end of each assigned shift.
• Efficiently utilize supplies and equipment according to departmental guidelines; to include the efficient operation of all basic life support equipment, properly logging in and out equipment, cleaning and restocking units, reporting possible abuse or damage of equipment to the Field Operations Supervisor.
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography and the ability to read map, street, and grid books.
• Ensure the unit and equipment are consistently maintained in a clean, organized and ready condition after each response. Shall ensure proper fuel, fluid and tire pressure levels at all times. Report vehicle equipment damage or malfunctions as outlined in the operations standard operating procedures.
• Complete all station duties and maintain crew quarters in neat and serviceable conditions.
• Perform all of the above functions in accordance with established financial and operational plans and goals pertaining to cost effectiveness and efficient management.
• Prompt and regular attendance at work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain current EMT licensure
• Possess and maintain current BLS certification
• Possess and maintain a current Georgia Driver’s license for at least 2 years
• Drivers must be at least 19 years of age
• No more than 2 traffic violations within the last 36 months

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of local area EMS and public safety structure.
• Knowledge of local, Federal and State insurance billing guidelines for ambulance services.
• Demonstrated ability to read English and understand medical terminology.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, business correspondence, and complete forms.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, superiors, customers and other public service agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, company operations and other customer service issues.

• Employee is regularly…