Emergency Medical Technician; EMT

SUMMARY

Provides emergency medical services to all medical and trauma patients within the Macy community and surrounding areas.

• Must be knowledgeable in assessments, treatments and procedures pertaining to EMS in accordance with State regulations and protocols.
• Must be able to report patient conditions to receiving hospitals via radio and observe proper radio etiquette.
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital matters.
• Use proper channels of communication/chain of command.
• Maintain good time and attendance records and participate in staff meetings and projects.
• Have a positive attitude toward position and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Contact with patients, medical staff at receiving facilities, members of the Tribe, general public, IHS facilities, providers and officials of county, state and federal agencies.
• Attend and participate in continuing education programs and maintain certifications.
• Require good decision making and problem solving skills based on data collected from patient assessment.
• Flexible working schedules and subject to frequent interruptions.
• Learn the main geographical area of operations and surrounding areas including all housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, businesses, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

• Must pass pre‑employment physical, drug test, and background check.
• Possess a valid Driver's License, must be insurable under tribal insurance.
• Must possess current State of Nebraska EMT License.
• Must be CPR certified (American Heart Association).

• Incumbent sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours.
• Works beyond normal working hours on weekends and holidays and in other positions temporarily when necessary.
• Must be able to see, hear and lift heavy patients and equipment (minimum of 50 lbs.) to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.

• Subject to personal injury, exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis viruses, etc.
• Subject to harsh weather conditions and extreme changes from hot to cold and vice versa.
• Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, personnel and visitors.

• Knowledge of assessments, treatments, and procedures pertaining to EMS in accordance with State regulations and protocols.
• Proficient in radio communication and able to report patient conditions to receiving hospitals while observing proper radio etiquette.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital matters.
• Effective utilization of proper channels of communication and adherence to the chain of command.
• Strong time management and attendance record maintenance.
• Active participation in staff meetings and projects.
• Positive attitude towards position and co-workers.
• Adaptability to perform additional duties as assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, medical staff at receiving facilities, members of the Tribe, general public, IHS facilities, providers, and officials of county, state, and federal agencies.
• Commitment to attending and participating in continuing education programs to maintain certifications.
• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills based on data collected from patient assessments.
• Familiarity with the main geographical area of operations and surrounding areas, including housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, businesses, etc.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, personnel, the general public, etc.
• Ability to relate information effectively concerning a patient's condition.
• Ability to work as a team member and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with all patient's family members, general public, etc.
• Involved with patient personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.

P.L. 93‑638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.