EMT, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Services ​/ EMS

Job Title

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

EMT

Denison, TX

Acadian Ambulance

Non-Exempt

Part-time, Full-time

Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, national and Acadian Ambulance standards of practice.

• Ambulance
• Stretcher
• Folding stretcher
• Scoop stretcher
• Long and short spine boards and KED
• Spinal immobilization equipment
• Radios and computerized communications equipment
• Splinting devices
• Suction devices
• Bandaging materials
• Oxygen bottles and tubings
• Basic airway management devices
• Intravenous fluid therapy equipment
• Fire extinguisher
• Simple extrication devices
• Simple mechanics tools
• Blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
• Patient restraints
• Simple traction devices
• Other medical and related equipment items not specifically listed may be added as new items are introduced

• Conduct a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assist other medical personnel as necessary.
• Administer prompt and efficient basic life support care within limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
• Provide careful handling of the patient to and from the ambulance.
• Provide safe and efficient transport of the patient in the ambulance to the medical facility.
• Provide safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.
• Document all aspects of patient condition and treatment on EMS run reports. Obtain and record non-medical patient information as required. Complete other patient documentation and forms as required.
• Conduct regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment for which the EMT-Basic is responsible is present, clean and in proper working order.
• Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the ambulance and equipment back in service.
• Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance’s basic life support equipment and its proper use at all times.
• Document and report all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (electronic or mechanical) as well as to supervisors and other ambulance personnel as required.
• In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.
• In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient’s surroundings in a way that minimizes further danger and controls the actions of bystanders.
• In both the emergency and non-emergency setting, operate/drive the ambulance safely and efficiently, following company driving guidelines so the safety or condition of the occupants are not compromised.
• Follow all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.
• Attend all mandatory meetings as scheduled.
• Complete assigned station and station grounds duties.
• Order supplies and equipment from Central Supply to replenish station and ambulance inventories as needed.
• Complete assigned ambulance duties (washing, waxing, interior and exterior cleaning, etc.) as required.
• Complete all required company reports and logs, and when necessary provide other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.
• Approved Field Training Officers are responsible for precepting EMT-Basic students as well as new employees as directed.
• Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician – Basic job descriptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None
• Up to 1/3
• 1/3 to 2/3
• Over 2/3
• Stand, Walk, Sit, Talk or hear, Use hands to finger, handle or feel, Climb or balance, Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Reach with hands and arms, Taste or smell
• Weight lifting requirements:
  Up to 10 pounds, Up to 25 pounds, Up to 50 pounds, Up to 100 pounds, More than 100 pounds
• Vision Requirements:
  Color Vision, Distance Vision, Close Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Focusing
• Specific job duties:
  Lifting of…