Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

City of Oklahoma City•Oklahoma City, OK

2h•$17•Onsite

About The Position

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license. This position is located in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Transport division of the Oklahoma City Fire Department and will be responsible for field patient care and operation of a patient transport ambulance. The Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) will achieve and maintain high levels of patient care and clinical performance. Medical and clinical performance will be in accordance with documented protocols, practices, and Medical Control Board directives; in the best interest of the patient; and confined to the scope of practice commensurate with EMT level licensure.

Requirements

Possession of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Possession of Oklahoma State Department of Health EMT licensure
Possession of National Registry EMT registration
Knowledge of Oklahoma City metro area geography
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in organizing information
Ability to accurately document incident information
Ability to think logically
Ability to operate both the EMS vehicle and to assist others who are operating the EMS vehicle, in a manner that enables arriving at the requested patient location in a safe and timely manner
Ability to maintain clinical performance by meeting continuing education requirements and maintaining performance skills through education and practice
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in non-standard and standardized situations
Ability to think and act in emergencies
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, physicians, nurses, other allied healthcare professionals, and public safety agencies
Willingness to assume responsibility for confidential information
Possession of a valid driver license (Operator)

Responsibilities

performing basic first aid patient care for metro area residents
conducting self in an ethical, professional manner
implementing directives issued by Field Operations Supervisor (FOS) and/or EMS management
following medical care practices as documented in medical protocols and as mandated by the Medical Control Board
providing overall care and safe transportation of patients assigned to the crew by EMS Dispatch
understanding and adhering to clinical standards and performance criteria as set by the Medical Director
adhering to all probationary recommendations, remedial training recommendations, and suggestions for improvement of patient care and job standards
(when assigned as an Emergency Vehicle Operator) being responsible for and in control of the assigned ambulance at all times and in accordance with approved policy on safe and efficient ambulance operation
being responsible for the care, use, and appearance of assigned ambulance and equipment
being familiar with all equipment placement on unit and having a complete, accurate documented inventory of all equipment
reporting to assigned shift in a timely fashion as dictated by policy
being physically and mentally ready to respond to all calls within response time standards as dictated by policy
immediately reporting to appropriate authority any malfunctions and/or damage to any equipment or ambulances whether the crew was using or operating the equipment at the time of the damage or malfunction
submitting a verbal and written report of any injuries sustained to self, co-workers, or patients to appropriate authority and submit to follow-up procedures as dictated by policy
following guidelines and standards as set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Exposure Control policies and procedures
supporting, properly interpreting, and implementing any policies, protocols, standard operating procedures, philosophies, or other directives as set forth by the Fire Department or other regulatory agencies
conforming to personal appearance standards
assisting in daily fire station duties when not engaged in emergency response
participating in EMS-related Fire Department training and activities when not engaged in emergency response