Basic Emergency Medical Technician

Position Title: EMT-B

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

FLSA/SA or PG: Non-Exempt

This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the person who is managerially responsible for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding, and compliance of Community Health Care policies and procedures.
• Ensures that the vehicle and equipment is ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call. This includes appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle, appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment, inspecting, restocking, and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment, and performing routine maintenance.
• Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure that their living quarters are free from clutter, clean and sanitary at all times.
• Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Tennessee law, EMS regulations, company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. As per Community Health Care policy, always wears their seatbelt when in a Company vehicle.
• Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies and procedures of Community Health Care, the State of Tennessee, DPH/OEMS, and the Regional Office of OEMS, consistent with good judgment and the provision of high quality medical care. Appropriately and safely delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
• Works with ALS personnel in a professional manner and works at their skill level in accordance to the Tennessee DPH/OEMS and company policies. Maintain good relations between our own ALS services as well as outside services.
• Acts at all times in the best interests of high-quality patient care, in the best interests of the patient, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on Community Health Care and the professional reputation of the emergency medical technician.
• Acts at all times with his/her personal safety in mind as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other EMS personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.
• Accompanies BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.
• Cosigns all patient care forms for completeness.
• Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of Community Health Care.
• When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.
• Performs duties related to public relations and community education programs sponsored by Community Health Care. Performs duties related to the continuing improvement and development of Community Health Care and the local EMS system.
• Accepts responsibility for recertification as an EMT by DPH/OEMS. Attends appropriate continuing education courses along with yearly recertification in BLS Healthcare Provider - CPR. Files the appropriate paperwork with DPH/OEMS to ensure timely recertification.
• Provides Community Health Care with a current copy of their EMT certification, CPR card, and Motor Vehicle Driver's License. Complete training in all Company, state and federal mandates.
• Reports to assigned shifts in proper uniform and on time unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on-duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved.
• Acts as an EMT preceptor when called upon by management to train or retrain fellow employees.
• Allows and is willing to accommodate third riders for orientation and/or educational purposes. Completes all documentation on behalf of student interns.
• Performs other duties as directed by management.
• At all times, presents an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Place patient care excellence above all else.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense with a thorough understanding of the principles of emergency medical care.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, a partner, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other emergency medical service members.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly on Community Health Care.
• Demonstrates a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high-quality patient care.
• The ability to perform effectively as team leader in patient care situations.
• The ability to perform effectively in carrying out public relations and community education functions and the ability to deal effectively with members of the medical community and general public in promoting Community Health Care.

Supervision Provided by this Position: None

Physical Demands/Conditions:

• The ability to lift and maneuver 200 pounds with assistance without difficulty.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 200 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance without difficulty.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.

Summary:

Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, healthcare facilities, family members, bystanders and the general public in tandem with the company’s mission.

Education/Training & Experience:

REQUIRED:

• EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY TENNESSEE EMT-B LICENSE
• BLS CPR
• VALID DRIVERS LICENSE WITH STATE FOR HIRE ENDORSEMENT FOR TENNESSEE DRIVERS LICENSE. ANOTHER STATE DRIVERS LICENSE DOES NOT REQUIRE THE TENNESSEE ENDORSMENT.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Responds to select medical and traumatic emergencies along with responding to select hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to provide inter-facility transfers.
• Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital and during transportation from facility to facility. Provides emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered emergency medical technician. Delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility. Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.
• Performs EMT-B life support procedures, based upon certification level.
• Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system and/or Community Health Care.