Emergency Medical Technician; EMT - Ambulance Services - Roper St. Francis Primary Care Rivers

Position: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Ambulance Services - Roper St. Francis Primary Care Rivers

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Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Work Shift:

Afternoons/Evenings (United States of America)

Schedule:

Full time 36-hour per week between 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Some weekend days required.

Call Requirements:

None

Location:

5133 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC

Reports to:

# of Direct Reports:

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The EMT will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Basic EMT level of care defined by the State EMS scope of practice. The EMT will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Basic EMT will keep current on all required certification and continuing education.

Essential Job Functions Responds to calls and performs patient assessments

Provides basic airway management

Provides CPR and use of AEDParticipates/attends required trainings

Provides proper care, safe and efficient transport

Maintains reports and records

Cares for vehicle and equipment

Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights

Serves as a patient advocate

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification Basic EMT certification in state of practice (required)

Valid State Driver’s License (required)

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) (required within 3 months of hire)

Education High School Diploma or GED (required)

Vocational/Technical Degree (preferred)

Work Experience1 year experience with incident-free driving (required)1-3 of experience (preferred)

Training Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) within one year of hire (required)

Language None Patient PopulationX Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

X Neonates (0-4 weeks)

X Infant (1-12 months)

X Pediatrics (1-12 years)

X Adolescents (13-17 years)

X Adults (18-64 years)

X Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

Working ConditionsX Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

X May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

• X May be required to use physical restraints.

X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

• X May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

X

May have periods of constant interruptions.

X Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.____ Other:____ Not applicable to this position

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements Physical Demands Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) XLifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) XPush/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) XPush/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) XStoop, Kneel XCrawling XClimbing XBalance XBending XWork Position Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting XWalking XStanding XAdditional

Physical Requirements /Hazards

Physical Requirements X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

X Perform shift workX Maneuver weight of patientsX Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordingsX Reach above shoulderX Repetitive arm/hand movementsX Finger…