EMT

Description Essential Functions:

Operates an emergency medical vehicle

Lifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilities

Provides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick or incapacitated persons

Examples of Duties

Examples Of Work: UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION

Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilities

Obtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance

Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially-equipped vehicle according to established medical protocols

Applies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support procedures

Stabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident or catastrophe

Operates a specially-equipped emergency medical vehicle in an assigned geographic area to respond to accidents or catastrophes and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facility

Inspects specially-equipped emergency vehicle, cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies, fuel and fluids

Additional Sergeant's Duties Provides mentoring and oversight during EMT orientation including equipment utilization and accountability, emergency vehicle operations, map reading, care of medical related emergencies and delivery of care for trauma related emergencies

Conducts advanced emergency vehicle inspections

Performs regular uniform and basic life support kit inspections

Conducts community education programs in CPR and EMS Awareness

Pilot test operation of all basic life support skill advancement projects

Participates in quality assurance projects including conducting medical chart review, serving on the PEER Review Committee, and performing outcome-based research

Provides rapid response and delivery of emergency medical care in response fly cars as need

Additional Educator Duties Coordinates and teaches training courses including EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness courses

Performs related work

Minimum Requirements Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

Lifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or the equivalent

Other Minimums: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age

Must not have been convicted of a felony

Misdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individual basis

Must pass a pre-employment drug screening

Must pass a pre-employment physical examination

Must pass a pre-employment polygraph test

Must pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHA

Must wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHA

Must be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignment

Must work a varied schedule

Completion of a prescribed 110 hour emergency medical technician training course approved by the State of Kentucky

Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Ambulance in the State of Kentucky

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Special Requirements: EDUCATOR

Must be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or must obtain within one year of employment

Must be certified as a First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the National Safety Council or obtain within one year of employment

Must be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employment

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave

Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week

• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week

• Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions

• Ineligible For Benefits

Interns

• Ineligible For Benefits

01

Do you have a High school diploma or the equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you minimum of 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess and can you maintain a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a Nationally Registered EMT?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic in the state of Kentucky?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question