EMT Full-Time

Emergency Medical Technician provide the basic level of pre-hospital patient management. Pt. management includes emergency level of care when partnered with either a paramedic or another EMT partner. It can also be non-emergency assessment and transportation of a patient requiring monitoring of vital signs etc. involving interfacility medically necessary transports. This position plays a vital role in public relations via event standbys and other community focused interactions.

Qualifications:

• Education – high school diploma or general education degree, (GED), successful completion of nationally
  accredited EMT course, recommended; college hours or degree preferred
• Certifications/Skills – required; current Missouri EMT level license; Complete assigned quarterly competencies in
  assigned time frame. Handtevy training and renewals. Any other training/certification required by CCO/Education.
• Communication Skills – basic understanding of and be able to effectively communicate using the English language
  for verbal and written communication, ability to hear/read and comprehend to effectively follow through on simple
  to complex instructions, ability to write or type out understandable simple to complex sentences, ability to
  effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees
• Computer Skills – basic understanding of laptop/desktop/iPad type computers, accessing the internet, maneuvering
  through documents tables and spreadsheets, check and create emails and calendar events, log in/off a computer,
  familiar with Microsoft’s Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

Primary Job Accountabilities/Competencies:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of the EMT skill set and the application of that knowledge in clinical settings.
   • Meets or exceeds time sensitive (enroute time; scene time; completion of documentation etc.) key
     performance indicators equal to or greater than 90% of assignments.
2. Ensures that all required State and SHCAD licensure/credentialing are current – or is scheduled to attend.
3. Accountable for remaining proficient in using all equipment for skill set and which is provided by the District.
   • Proficiency in expected skills (back boarding; splinting; oxygen therapy; map reading; driving; ALS assist
     etc.).
   • Completes station and other duty assignments as directed and complies with policy and procedures related to
     pre/post-run duties, keeps ambulance and equipment clean and professional.
4. Maintain a level of professionalism in behavior and when interacting with others.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of the District’s medical guidelines, operational area and human resource policy and
   procedures.
   • Workplace behaviors comply with the guiding documents of the District: Mission, Vision, Value
     statements and language contained in policy and procedure manual.
6. For maintaining the station, equipment, ambulance etc. in professional condition.
   • Will report safety and security issues immediately to chain of command.
7. For reporting safety issues, equipment failure immediately to their chain of command.
8. Live up to South Howell County Ambulances Guiding Statements and follows all District Policies and Procedures.