ADVANCED EMT - Part Time

Pafford•Greenwood, MS

About The Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques, including but not limited to the placement of peripheral and intra-osseous lines, supra-glottic airways, endotracheal intubations, fluid and drug therapy, and AED use including defibrillation; Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis; Performs critical physical examinations; Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured pat ients; Understands and anticipates potentially life-threatening presentation of non-cardiac emergencies and institutes appropriate emergency therapy where essential for the preservation of life; Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity; Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency such as EM R' s, Police Departments, and EMT's; Respon si ble for quality patient -care as established by the Company; Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration, including nature of request for aid, pertinent past history, therapy provided diagnosis, disposition and sufficient patient information for billing purposes; Maintains effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment; Follows standard written protoco ls when a physician cannot be contacted; Transports the i ll and injured to institutions of medic a l care; Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manne r under all conditions; Cle a n s and maintains equipment; Properly completes patient statistics and medical informat ion forms for administ ra tive use ; Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances; and, Follow s standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Company. ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles; Cleans and maintains living quarters; Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work; and, Performs other related duties as assigned. GENERAL INFORMATION: The supervisor makes assignments in terms of shifts to be worked and the general scope of the work assignment. The incumbent performs the work in accordance with the procedures, policies and medical orders provided. The incumbent must exercise judgment in applying the proper guideline to the proper situation. The work is spot checked and evaluated on the basis of feedback from the patient, medical staff and others.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain:
AEMT or EMT-Intermediate Licensure
CPR for the Health Care Provider
Good knowledge of the street systems, addresses and physical layout of the area, and of the rescue equipment and the emergency medical equipment used in Advanced Life Support.
Good ability to :
perform technical medical skills with a high degree of accuracy
understand and effectively deal with emotional and medical needs of victims of injuries, acute illnesses, or psychological emergencies
maintain a professional and objective approach to the care of ill or injured persons
learn new concepts in rescue and medical skills and techniques and in pre-hospital care
perform a variety of limited mechanical work involved in the use, testing and maintenance of rescue and medical equipment
direct the work of, and teach other personnel
understand and follow oral and written instructions and orders
maintain a professional attitude when representing the Company
establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, assisting agencies, hospital personnel, and the general public
drive and operate emergency ambulance units
author reports with narrative and numeric information.
Additionally, incumbents must maintain a high degree of academic and practical knowledge in emergency medicine, and must attend sufficient continuing education classes, courses, and seminars both on and off duty to maintain annual certification, as required by the state in which you will be working.

Responsibilities

Provides and directs fast, efficient Advanced Life Support to the ill and injured utilizing all basic and advanced abilities and techniques
Recognizes and understands a medical emergency and makes reasonable and acceptable differential diagnosis
Performs critical physical examinations
Understands and anticipates the pharmacological treatment of critically ill and injured patients
Deals with medical and emotional needs of any victim of acute illness or injury with the goal of reducing mortality and morbidity
Responsible for managing and directing all first responders at the scene of a medical emergency
Responsible for quality patient-care as established by the Company
Files standardized reports of patient information and care for the use of receiving hospital and administration
Maintains effective communication with physician on duty at hospital to relate patient condition and obtain orders for treatment
Follows standard written protocols when a physician cannot be contacted
Transports the ill and injured to institutions of medical care
Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner under all conditions
Cleans and maintains equipment
Properly completes patient statistics and medical information forms for administrative use
Performs technical rescues in removing victims from varied terrain and circumstances
Follows standard operating policies and procedures as developed and directed by the Company
Cleans and maintains (minor maintenance) vehicles
Cleans and maintains living quarters
Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training and daily work
Performs other related duties as assigned