EMS Provider - EMT or Medic (Single Role)

City of Charlottesville•Charlottesville, VA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs responsible technical work in the administration of and response to emergency and/or non-emergency medical care, providing basic life support treatment and transport of patients, under established policies, protocols, and guidelines. Work also involves operating emergency equipment; as well as maintaining and cleaning all appropriate EMS apparatus and equipment. Work is performed under general supervision of and reports to a Fire Captain. Note: This position may be filled as a EMS Provider/Medic (Single Role) depending on qualifications and operational needs of the agency.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
Must obtain and maintain by employment start date: NREMT or VA EMT.
CPR certified.
NIMS/ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800.
Must obtain and maintain within one year of start date or when courses are next available: Virginia EVOC (Class II or III) as recognized by the Virginia Department of OEMS or the Virginia Department of Fire Programs.
Any other certifications required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Driver's License and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, fingerprinting per VA OEMS, pre-employment drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of EMS.
Knowledge of applicable local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of emergency care methods, techniques, systems, and equipment, including appropriate medical terminology, patient assessment, and medication effect and appropriate dosages.
Knowledge of the operations and maintenance of applicable apparatus, tools, and equipment.
Follows EMS and safety guidelines independently and recognizes and reports potential hazards.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of area geography.
Intermediate Reading: Ability to read and understand written materials such as newspapers, magazines, journals, multi-step instructional manuals, medical protocols, and reference materials.
Intermediate Writing: Ability to organize data, keep records, and write clear and concise reports, documents, business letters, summaries and explanations with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Intermediate Math: Ability to work with and understand number systems, general knowledge of elementary physics, chemistry and mechanics applying formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.
Intermediate Communication Skills: Provides and receives complex information orally and in writing, clearly explains concepts and issues. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, volunteers, management, external agencies, vendors, and the public. Understands and maintains safeguards for sensitive and confidential information. May include interactions that involve stressful, negative situations requiring high levels of tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding. Demonstrates group presentation skills, answering audience questions.
General Direction Decision-Making: Exercises judgement in an emergency situation, responding to changing conditions. Knowledge of and ability to research and apply code and statutes while performing fire safety inspections independently. Normally performs the job duties by following general instructions or established standard operating procedures and/or policies.
Skilled Technical Skills: Knowledge of technical EMS principles and techniques with use of analytical judgement and decision-making abilities appropriate to the assigned and apparent job responsibilities. Demonstrated proficiency with specialized emergency and medical tools and equipment. Intermediate skill in Microsoft Office applications and/or departmental software.
Basic Fiscal Responsibilities: Requires collecting/maintaining receipts for purchases made for the City for auditing purposes.
Ability to function as a part of a team and work closely with others, during high stress incidents.
Exercises good judgement in emergency settings, sometimes under strict time pressure.
Work effectively with sensitive and confidential issues and information.
May perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
May be required to work an irregular or non-traditional work schedule.
May require additional hours outside of normal schedule, which may include weekends, nights, or holidays as needed.
May require dealing with angry, frustrated and/or upset individuals.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Ability to walk, run, sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; handle, grasp, or operate objects, tools, or controls; talk, taste, and smell; reach and stretch with hands and arms with a full range of motion.
Physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including driving an ambulance, two-way radio, etc.; and emergency medical equipment such as suction units, immobilization equipment, oxygen delivery systems and defibrillation equipment.
Must possess the ability to wear and/or use personal protective equipment without obstruction to prevent exposure to diseases.
Ability to perform duties effectively during emergencies, training, or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods.
Requires the operation of appropriate EMS apparatus or emergency services machines, tools, and equipment.
Requires the need to wear or utilize department assigned clothing and equipment (personal protective equipment and other specialty equipment) during appropriate situations.
Typically requires use of standard office equipment and telephone, and related software and hardware; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of 911 transport experience.
VA State Firefighter I & II.
Hazmat Awareness or Operations.
Virginia EVOC (Class III).
Bilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

Responds to incidents requiring emergency and/or non-emergency medical care.
Provides basic life support following established policies, protocols, and guidelines as authorized by the Operational Medical Director.
Administers appropriate treatment on arrival at the scene and/or enroute to destination.
Moves, removes, or assists with moving/removing, individuals needing medical care from scene of incident.
Interprets patient signs and symptoms and reacts appropriately.
Thoroughly documents all aspects of the emergency scene including, but not limited to, assessment results, patient complaints, treatment plans and treatment results.
Focuses on performing as a patient care advocate, always performing in a manner that is in the best interest of the patient.
Drives, maintains, and operates all assigned EMS apparatus and vehicles in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Inspects assigned apparatus daily to ensure efficient operation and readiness; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment as necessary after completion of emergency response operations.
Performs general custodial duties in the required upkeep of the rescue facilities assigned; makes minor repairs as needed.
Presents various safety programs to community groups and school systems on personal safety and emergency medical services.
Maintains positive, professional interactions with personnel and the public.
Participates in classes in emergency medical services, as well as quality improvement and management programs.
Prepares and maintains activity records and forwards same to appropriate supervisor.
Participates in daily physical fitness training programs.
Ensures protection of privacy of patient information in accordance with department, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
Subject to be called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public.
Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.