Part-time EMT

Job Title:

Part-time EMT

Department: Public Safety Department — EMS Division

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:
Responsible for assuming the role of patient advocate on all Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency runs. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): utilizing Region 4 standards as a minimum, provide appropriate patient extrication, treatment and transport; effectively evaluate patients’ signs and symptoms and apply first-aid or life support as needed; operate tools and equipment effectively;

instill confidence in any patient suffering from illness or injury and displaying dignity, courtesy, discretion, skill, diligence and discipline; inspect, clean and maintain vehicles, equipment and property; proper completion of paperwork and forms; follow all departmental protocols and governing rules and regulations; other duties as requested to meet the needs of the Department and City of O’Fallon.

Essential

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for responding to medical emergency calls and providing medical attention to sick or injured, including 9-1-1 calls.

• Responsible for responding to structure fires and being readily available to treat sick or injured.

• Responsible for patient evaluation, extrication, preparation for transport, and for the orderly transfer of the patient at a medical facility.

• Responsible for the method, timeliness and level of medical care on all emergency calls.

• Responsible for inspecting vehicles and equipment to promote fleet, personnel and patient safety.

• Responsible for cleaning the vehicle and equipment.

• Responsible for writing accurate, professional and legible reports.

• Responsible for updating street directory and map.

• Regular attendance.

Marginal

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains working relationships and serves as liaison with other medical agencies and hospital facilities by coordinating activities with other crews, divisions and agencies.

• Assists in identifying, developing and implementing departmental training programs.

• Assists in conducting in-service training pertaining to EMS and EMT activities.

• Assists in triaging emergency medical calls and deployment of resources.

• Makes presentations to groups and interacts with citizens.

• Conducts tours of facility.

• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position.

Supervision Received:
This position reports to the Emergency Medical Services Supervisors or their designee.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable Knowledge of:

Knowledge of:

Ability to: