EMT

Johnson County•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Ambulance Director, the Assistant Director, Education Supervisor or Field Supervisor, is responsible to provide EMT level patient care in accordance with the ambulance service protocols and under the direction of the medical control physician or physician designee.

Requirements

Knowledge of EMS and the operations of an advanced ambulance service
Knowledge of EMT level pre-hospital medical care standards
Knowledge of County roads, landmarks, use of maps and route planning
Knowledge of Traffic laws and regulations in the State of Iowa
Knowledge of Safe work practices and emergency vehicle operations
Knowledge of English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and vocabulary
Ability to be detail-oriented and accurate while performing duties
Ability to operate an emergency vehicle safely in all weather conditions
Ability to represent Johnson County and perform duties in a professional, responsible and trustworthy manner
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and competing priorities
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and security of information as appropriate
Ability to keep accurate records and reports
Ability to interact effectively with persons from widely divergent backgrounds, interests and points of view
Ability to provide customer service that is courteous and responsive
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals, supervisors, department heads and members of the public
Ability to use a computer for the purpose of data entry, word processing, presentations, email and Internet
Ability to operate common office equipment such as calculators, fax machines, photo copiers and multi-line telephones
Have clarity of speech, hearing, and writing which permits effective communication
Receive and transmit messages via a two-way radio
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Organize and present factual information and ideas clearly and concisely, in oral and written form
Handle low to high levels of stress, meet deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
Lift, move, carry, push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds and occasionally up to 125 pounds
Sit, squat, kneel, crawl, jump, twist, reach, bend, stoop, stand, and step into and out of an ambulance
Endure exposure to adverse weather conditions and terrains while conducting field work
Handle potential exposure to harmful blood and body fluids, infectious disease, harmful chemicals and drugs
Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard and mouse
Have sufficient vision which permits light to moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hard copy forms
Have sufficient personal mobility to complete work at various locations
Work flexible schedule and be on-call as assigned
High school graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of the prescribed course curricula at an approved EMT training program as determined by the Iowa State Bureau of EMS.
Must pass background check.
Current EMT certification in the State of Iowa
Current BCLS provider certification.
As a mandatory reporter, maintain approved training on child and dependent adult abuse reporting requirements.
Valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage.
Safe driving record.
Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination.

Nice To Haves

Assists with oral fluid administration in the GLC detoxification process.
Provides a safe, medically supervised space for GLC individuals withdrawing from alcohol or other substances.
Assists Mobile Crisis with GLC intake process, assessing vital signs and basic medical assessment as needed.
Assists with Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) assigned duties when available.

Responsibilities

Responds to request for service and/or calls for service as directed.
Transports patients to their respective destination.
Performs duties of an EMT as defined in service protocols approved by the Service Program Medical Director.
Completes and submits patient care report, billing sheet and other related documentation.
Represents Johnson County and participates in training/professional development activities and work related meetings as requested.
Follows GuideLink Center (GLC) protocol to determine if a patient is medically stable to remain at GuideLink Center.
Assists with oral fluid administration in the GLC detoxification process.
Provides prompt evaluation and treatment for individuals presenting with acute symptoms or distress.
Provides a safe, medically supervised space for GLC individuals withdrawing from alcohol or other substances.
Assists Mobile Crisis with GLC intake process, assessing vital signs and basic medical assessment as needed.
Assists with Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) assigned duties when available.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County/Department policies, procedures, safety practices and the collective bargaining agreement.
Attends work regularly at the designated place and time.