MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education – Completion of courses/training to satisfy the State of Oklahoma and National Licensure for Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).
Experience – One (1) year related experience is preferred.
Licenses & Certification – Incumbent must possess current State of Oklahoma and National Advanced EMT licensure. Incumbent must possess current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
Knowledge & Skills –
Knowledge of State and National Advanced Emergency Medical Technician operations and resources.
Knowledge of specific techniques and instruments and the ability to recognize factors which could directly affect results.
Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with Hospital staff as well as the public, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain a confident, professional demeanor.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to provide Emergency Medical Services to patients and transport sick or injured persons to medical facilities, working as a member of an emergency medical team.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a variety of constantly changing settings out in the field such as nursing homes, patient homes and hazardous accident scenes/catastrophes, etc. Incumbent is subject to being exposed to all forms of weather.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work requires periods of highly stressful activities while working with patients in emergency situations requiring bending, lifting, stretching and positioning patients. Performance of positional duties will require incumbent to be able to lift in excess 50 pounds. Driving a mobile emergency vehicle is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:
Administer first-aid treatment to and transport sick or injured persons to medical facilities, working as a member of an emergency medical team.
Respond to instructions from emergency medical dispatchers and drive a specially equipped emergency vehicle to a specified location.
Monitor communication equipment to maintain contact with the dispatcher.
Remove or assist in the removal of victims from the scene of an accident or a catastrophe.
If necessary, determine the nature and extent of the illness or injury, or the magnitude of the catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or the need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at the site of the emergency, or in the specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or IV injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or the administration of artificial resuscitation.
Communicate with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for the reception of victims at treatment facilities.
Assist in the removal of victims from vehicles and the transfer of victims to treatment centers.
Assist the treatment center admitting personnel in obtaining and recording information related to the victim's statistics and circumstances of the emergency.
Maintain vehicles, medical equipment and communication equipment and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies.
May assist in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties at the scene of the accident or catastrophe and may assist professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at the medical facility.
Regular attendance is required.
Performs other duties as assigned.