Field EMT - Basic 
Job Code:

Reports to:     Operations Supervisor/General Manager
Date:            January 2006 
Division:         Business Operation                      
FLSA:            Non-Exempt
Department:   Operation                                 
Schedule:       Varies by
Salary Range:  Varies by

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:                                                                    

• Presents himself/herself in a professional manner and displays a good public image for the employee and Rural/Metro Ambulance in accordance with company policy.

• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Rural/Metro Ambulance. 

• Participates and completes all daily assignments proficiently, punctually and in accordance with the directives of the Operations Supervisor, General Manager and other management team members. 

• Completes appropriate documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Develops and strives to achieve personal and professional goals established by the employee. 

• Utilizes all resources available to achieve personal and professional goals.

• Maintains vehicles, and stations in a clean and presentable manner at all times.  The employee shall strive to exceed Rural/Metro Ambulance expectations for cleanliness of the vehicles and stations.

• Maintains communications equipment, medical equipment and supplies in accordance with applicable standards.

• Provides an environment and equipment conducive to safety for patients, family members, visitors, and employees, assesses risks to patient safety and in compliance with set precautions and approved standards. 

• The EMT also operates the emergency vehicle in a safe manner at all times.

• Responds to instructions from dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations.

CLINICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides Basic, Advanced and Critical Life Support Care and transport while working as a member of an emergency medical team to patients while in adherence to the scope of practice, patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction according to their level of certification/licensure.  This includes determining the nature and extent of illness or injury, magnitude of catastrophe, need for additional assistance, establishing and providing patient care by developing a patient care plan and performing skills within the scope of practice and according to patient care procedures, protocols and medical direction, monitoring patient conditions and responses to care, communicating with professional medical personnel interagency and at emergency and non emergency treatment facilities, obtaining instructions regarding further treatment from qualified personnel, arranging for reception of patients at treatment facilities and assisting with Advanced and Critical Life Support Care as directed by individuals with that level of qualification. 

·         Completes patient care reports in accordance with documentation standards as required by Rural/Metro and other regulating agencies.  Assists health care facilities and personnel to obtain and record information related to the patient’s vital statistics, circumstances of transport/emergency and the documentation of patient care provided.  Acknowledges accountability for all patient care provided. 

• May assist in controlling crowds, protecting valuables, or performing other duties while mitigating incidents.

• Maintains and continues to obtain at least the minimum prescribed continuing education required to keep your certification/licensure in the state.

• Attends mandatory minimum Base Station meetings as determined by the company Medical Advisor.

• Attends mandatory crew meetings and other mandatory training events as prescribed and required by Rural/Metro Ambulance or other regulating agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Oregon State Department of Health - Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

2. Oregon State Drivers License

3. American Heart Association CPR for the Healthcare Provider

MARGINAL

• Discard waste and trash into the proper receptacles.

• Turn in and report all lost and found items to the on duty supervisor.

• Assist with the completion of appropriate forms and reports that are not considered essential functions.

• Perform other job related duties as assigned by the General Manager.

• Inventory and request needed supplies to perform department tasks.

STRESS FACTORS:                                                                               

Occasionally:  Fatigue, Intense tasks.
Frequently:    Repetitive tasks, High pressure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                                                                     

Frequently:    Ability to lift, carry, and balance 75 pounds; ability to exert on a regular basis 50 pounds of force and at times up to 100 pounds.

Constantly:    Ability to bend and stoop, ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time

Possess hand-eye-foot coordination and color recognition

Good manual dexterity, with the ability to perform all tasks related to Emergency Medical Services Duty

All Field providers must also be able to endure the following weight scale as defined:

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently:    Ability to remain calm in high stress situations and make good judgments, ability to be unaffected by loud noises, flashing lights and strobes.

Constantly:    Must possess the ability to communicate verbally: via telephone and radio equipment. 

Ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions. 

Ability to work throughout an entire work shift without interruption. 

Ability to calculate weight and volume ratio’s and read small print. 

Ability to read English and converse in English with co-workers. 

Ability to read and understand road maps, discern street signs and address numbers. 

Ability to document in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such. 

Ability to learn, use and become proficient in all equipment related to patient care. 

Ability to understand and retain a multitude of instructions over a short period of time, and be capable of executing those instructions with accuracy, and in event order.      

EQUIPMENT USED:

Occasionally:           Fax machine, copy machine.

Frequently:             Computer, calculator, and telephone

Constantly:             Watch/Clock, medical EMS equipment and supplies, radios and paging 
         systems, transportation devices. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:                                                                                

Occasionally:           Exposure to infectious organisms and agents, exposure to toxic chemicals.

Frequently:              Physical and emotional stamina, heavy lifting and extrication in multiple   scenarios.

Constantly:    Ability to work as a team member with staff members and other agencies, legible documentation, sensory skills to differentiate clinical findings, visual and auditory acuity.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Except where appropriate and conducive to accomplishing the goals and objectives of a particular task (such as in an emergency situation), the Field EMT will work in a well lighted area that is ventilated and is a physically and psychologically innocuous as possible under the conditions which exist at a particular time.  Because the essential function of the job of field provider may require exposure to hazardous materials as well as infectious waste, diseases, odors and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk care, Classification Category 3 environmental conditions will fluctuate.  To be qualified for the position of Field EMT, an applicant/employee will have the ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for patients, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to self or others.

The statements in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  This document in no way constitutes a contract of employment, Rural /Metro Ambulance reserves the right to modify job descriptions, policies or any other procedural documents at any time, for any reason without prior notice.
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APPROVALS:

EMPLOYEE:    ___________________________________DATE: _______________

DEPARTMENT HEAD: __________________________ DATE: _______________

GENERAL MANAGER:  _________________________ DATE: _______________

H/R DIRECTOR: ________________________________DATE: _______________

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