Part-Time Advanced EMT

Elko County•Elko, NV

About The Position

The Part-Time Advanced Emergency Medical Technician provides rescue services and emergency medical care to sick and injured people in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Elko County Ambulance Service policies and protocols. The role responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, provides basic and advanced life support in pre-hospital settings and during transports, assesses and prioritizes patient care, performs rescue and extrication within the scope of training, and coordinates with medical personnel and receiving facilities. Duties also include event standbys, interfacility transfers, patient and operational documentation, professional communication, protection of patient privacy, and education or training for personnel, trainees, students, and the public. The position operates and maintains specially equipped emergency vehicles and related equipment, responds to dispatcher instructions, monitors communications, and maintains vehicles and equipment in a clean, stocked, and ready condition. Routine station duties include cleaning, inventorying, restocking, and laundry. Staff must maintain reliable attendance, work effectively as part of a team, remain available to respond during assigned shifts, keep certifications current, and represent the service professionally. Part-time Advanced EMTs generally work assigned shifts of 12–24 hours; schedules and start times may vary. New staff must complete the department-level Field Training and Evaluation Program appropriate to their certification. New hires must complete Phases I and II within three months; part-time staff should attempt Phase III within six months, with extensions authorized by the Ambulance Chief or Deputy Chief. Continued employment requires satisfaction of authorization and endorsement by the service’s Medical Director. The position is designated as affecting public safety and is subject to background, pre-employment alcohol and controlled-substance, medical, and random alcohol and controlled-substance screening requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
State of Nevada Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certification.
Valid Nevada driver’s license.
State of Nevada Ambulance Attendant’s Endorsement within 60 days of hire.
CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Healthcare Provider, or equivalent.
EVOC, EVDT, CEVO, or equivalent certification.
Hazardous Materials Awareness certification.
IS 100, IS 200, IS 700, and IS 800 certifications.
WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders certification.
Other certifications required by certifying agencies or Elko County Ambulance Service policies or directives.
Basic working knowledge of a Windows-compatible computer and ability to enter data.
Basic working knowledge of smartphones, tablets, and GPS devices and ability to enter data.
Ability to respond to emergency calls calmly, efficiently, and promptly and provide appropriate patient care within the scope of certification and applicable standards.
Ability to operate emergency vehicles and service equipment safely and maintain equipment and vehicles in operational condition.
Ability to document patient care and operational information accurately and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate professionally with patients, families, bystanders, medical personnel, public safety agencies, coworkers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and follow blood-borne pathogen safety and contamination-control policies.
Thorough working knowledge of local geography, including maps, streets, and grid book systems, and of applicable standards of care and equipment.
Reliable attendance, flexibility for varying assigned shift schedules, teamwork, professional conduct, and sound judgment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of field EMS work, including frequent lifting up to 100 pounds and partnered handling, carrying, pushing, pulling, maneuvering, and transferring of patient body weights up to 300 pounds plus equipment.
Ability to pass a criminal background check, pre-employment alcohol and controlled-substances screening, and a thorough medical examination; recertification medical examinations are required every two years. Continued employment is subject to random alcohol and controlled-substances screening.
Complete the department-level Field Training and Evaluation Program appropriate to certification; new hires must complete Phases I and II within three months, and part-time staff should attempt Phase III within six months.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field of study.
One year of experience in rescue and emergency services, preferably at the Advanced EMT level.
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced EMT Credential.
ICS 300 and ICS 400 certifications.
Nevada EMS Instructor Endorsement.
Nevada Immunization Endorsement.
Certifications in additional EMS-related disciplines such as ACLS, AMLS, PEPP, or PALS.
Instructor credentials in additional EMS-related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Respond calmly, efficiently, and promptly to emergency calls and dispatcher instructions.
Provide basic and advanced life support at scenes, en route to hospitals, during event standbys, and during interfacility transfers, in accordance with applicable standards and service protocols.
Assess the nature and extent of injuries or illnesses and establish priorities for medical procedures.
Rescue and extricate victims of accidents, sudden illness, or entrapment within the scope of training, equipment, and supervisory direction.
Communicate with medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain treatment instructions and arrange appropriate patient reception.
Maintain order at scenes, including dispersing crowds and protecting the scene as appropriate.
Provide professional customer service to patients, public safety agencies, and community members in emergency and non-emergency circumstances.
Complete patient care reports, insurance forms, evaluation forms, event and transfer documentation, and other required records accurately and promptly.
Protect patient privacy, access and share patient information only as necessary for job duties, report possible privacy breaches, participate in privacy training, and communicate privacy policies to others.
Drive and operate specially equipped emergency vehicles safely and in compliance with laws, standards, and service guidelines.
Inspect, maintain, clean, organize, and restock vehicles, apparatus, and equipment; report equipment that is not in good working condition.
Receive and respond to emergency and non-emergency service requests and related communications by two-way radio, telephone, or other communication devices.
Maintain communication with dispatchers and other EMS units and accurately record equipment, personnel, calls, and operational data.
Coordinate non-emergency transport requests in accordance with service policies and procedures.
Perform station duties including cleaning, dishes, trash removal, inventory, restocking, and laundry.
Provide ambulance standby services at sporting events, public service functions, and other activities as assigned; represent the service professionally at public events.
Educate or train ambulance personnel, EMS trainees, students, and the public as assigned.
Maintain working knowledge of local geography, current standards of care, and equipment functions and uses; keep certifications, licenses, and registrations current.
Attend scheduled shifts reliably, arrive fit for duty, work as a team member, and remain available to respond during assigned work periods.
Perform other duties related to the Ambulance Service as assigned by the Ambulance Chief, Deputy Chief, or Captain.