Reviews the work of assigned crew for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed; and relays needs of crew to supervisor.Β
Inspects vehicles and equipment daily to ensure cleanliness, sanitation, decontamination if needed, proper condition of equipment, and an adequate inventory of supplies; reports any discrepancies of required equipment and tools necessary to perform job; cleans and sanitizes vehicles; and notifies proper personnel of equipment/vehicle maintenance needs.Β
Drives ambulance in response to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; ensures safety at the scene; and serves as incident commander until relieved by higher authority.Β
Performs such procedures as immobilization and bandaging, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), intubation, cardiac activity monitoring, preventing shock, administering medications, electrical cardioversion and/or defibrillation, IV therapy, and others as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; and reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival.Β
Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary.Β
Works in conjunction with other first responders such as firefighters and law enforcement, hospital staff, and physicians.Β
Educates patients and their families about condition, medications and/or disease process.Β
Notifies dispatch personnel and Coronerβs Office in the case of patient death; arranges for the protection of property and evidence at the scene.Β
Ensures crew compliance with infection control procedures.Β
Documents accident scenes for reports as required.Β
Prepares and maintains detailed records as required.Β
Performs general housekeeping duties as required.Β
Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.Β
Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.Β
Works at various extra special events or sporting events; makes public relations appearances.Β
Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for emergency medical assistance operations; attends meetings, training and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.Β
May need to be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response as assigned.Β
Performs other related job duties as assigned. Β
Requires at least two (2) years of related work experience.Β
Must possess a valid state driverβs license.Β
Must complete required coursework and maintain State and National Registry of EMTβs certification in Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Paramedic), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; obtain any other certifications deemed necessary by Department Head. Β Β
Must complete a minimum of 60 hours continued education (CEUs) per year.Β