Health Technician

Summary

The Health Technician (EMT) is assigned to the VANJ Medical Center Fire Department in the Public Safety Service at the Lyons Campus. The medical center is comprised of 36 structures of various classes of construction located on 298 acres with approximately 600 inpatients and an approximate staff of 1000 employees as well as a varying number of outpatients on a daily basis.

Duties

Duties may include but are not limited to: Performs daily preventative maintenance inspections of apparatus and equipment. Operates the medical center ambulance to respond to medical emergencies on the grounds of the medical center including life threatening emergencies. Provides non-invasive procedures following state and federal basic life support protocols. Supports attending medical center physician or off-site paramedics responding to the campus during emergency. Communicates with the receiving facility, providing all patient information. Assists in training new EMTs in appropriate tasks. Employs all sources of information to determine the nature of a person's illness or extent of injury. Ensures equipment is returned to proper location and placed in first class operating condition. Assists in lifting and carrying patients into or out of transport vehicles and into treatment facility. Use direct pressure and tourniquets to stop bleeding. Perform physical examinations and obtains patient history. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and uses Automatic External Defibrillator (AED). Participate in, and present training and maintenance programs. Have practical knowledge of a majority of body systems. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-time, various tours

Position Description Title/PD#: Health Technician (EMT)/ PD18084A

Physical Requirements: The work requires, on a regular and recurring basis, considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of multiple flights of stairs, running, lifting heavy objects over 50 pounds. The incumbent must maintain emotional control when conducting operations or basic lifesaving procedures. The incumbent must exercise patience and understanding when confronted by emotionally disturbed of physically challenged personnel, or injured patients.

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