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Job Description Summary

The EMT provides basic life support as a member of an advanced life support crew. This position is

classified as OSHA Category 1. Works under general supervision.

Job Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs basic life support as determined by patient need.

Provide basic airway management and basic airway skills including oral suctions, oxygen

administration, bag-valve mask ventilation, use of BLS airway adjuncts, and the administration

of nebulized Albuterol.

Performs basic life support skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the use if the

automated external defibrillator, the recognition and treatment of shock, the control of

bleeding, bandaging, and splinting, and the administration of medications as indicated by the

patient and as defined by protocol within the scope of practice of the EMT.

Identify the need for resuscitation and take appropriate measures to provide the patient with

the best possible outcome.

Complete the patient care report that completely and accurately describes measures taken and

the required information to assist with the patients account for billing purposes.

Delivers high quality patient care in accordance with current Kansas Board of EMS regulations

and the authorized activities of the Kansas certified EMT and as established by local protocol.

Participate in training to continuously improve basic life support knowledge and skills as part of

on-going professional and personal development.

Serves as a representative for Miami County EMS, exemplifying department values.

Provides ethical leadership and mentoring to others for their benefit and the benefit of the

organization.

Supports the leadership of the EMS department to reflect the mission, values, and culture of

Miami Count EMS.

Provides detailed cleaning, disinfection and decontamination of the ambulances and equipment.

Participates in department training as part of continuous quality improvement.

Participates in the departments health and wellness program including physical fitness and

physical agility.

Participates in shift and department meetings to review call data and trends in emergency

services.

Participates in community and public education including demonstrations to schools, civic

groups, and local businesses.

All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Kansas Certified EMT required.

AHA BLS Provider Certification preferred or will provide within 6 months of employment.

Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required during orientation.

Position requires on-call/stand-by work; required to work on holidays; shift work

Proper uniform required

Knowledge:

Computer software programs and applications such as MS Office.

County and/or city government administration.

Emergency medical care and treatment with associated knowledge and the ability to

demonstrate basic life support skills.

Triage and the Incident Management System.

Establishing treatment priorities and implementation of a treatment plan.

Interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations.

Flexibility and adaptability are critical in a changing and unpredictable environment.

Computers and electronic patient reports, storage, and transmission with HIPPA compliance.

Skills:

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact in a positive and professional manner

to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers, management, and the

public.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate goals,

interests, and positions during discussio s.

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize.

Facilitation and the ability to learn and teach complex medical knowledge and skills.

Human relations and interpersonal skills to respond to co-workers and patient needs including

sensitive and confidential situations.

Leadership principles to motivate and inspire performance and cooperation in a fast-paced,

dynamic, and potentially dangerous environment.

Strategic planning and the ability to establish goals and action plans that support the vision and

the mission of the organization.

Collaboration and the ability to inspire teamwork and cooperation with s