Emergency Medical Technician

3 weeks ago

Decatur, Illinois, United States DeKalb County Full time
Job Summary

As a Paramedic with DeKalb County Government, you will be responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergency medical calls, disasters, multi-casualty situations, fires, and other types of emergencies. You will treat illnesses and injuries of adult and pediatric patients, often under stressful and hazardous conditions, while operating under a complex system of standing orders.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate emergency vehicles to and from the scene to facilitate the transport of sick and injured patients to the appropriate facility, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

• Evaluate the incident scene upon arrival and identify dangerous conditions and hazards in order to ensure the safety of the crew and patient(s).

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and examinations; triage patients accordingly; initiate the appropriate medical care; and evaluate the need for additional resources.

• Administer approved drugs per patient care protocol within the Paramedic's scope of practice.

• Assess treatment effects; relay and communicate patient's condition and complete medical information to emergency medical dispatch, hospitals, and physicians via radio and telephone; and provide emergency and non-emergency transport of sick or injured persons as necessary.

• Assist fire rescue personnel with various types of rescue operations.

• Direct basic, intermediate, and advanced Emergency Medical Technicians and DeKalb County Fire Rescue recruits during clinical rides while in training, in any and all aspects of patient care where the Paramedic is ultimately responsible.

• Complete and prepare a variety of forms, logs, records, reports, and other documentation associated with responsibilities of the position; and maintain administrative records and files.

• Maintain ambulance inventory through regular checks to ensure adequate supplies aboard vehicle, including supplies in drug and IV boxes; ensure security of drug box, inventory, and records; and transport bio-hazardous waste to the emergency rooms for disposal.

• Perform daily checks and scheduled inspections to ensure proper functioning of communications equipment, medical equipment, and vehicles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required and one year experience as a Paramedic preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License. Must possess and maintain current Paramedic licensure with the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma. Must be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

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