Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Summary

Provides emergency medical services to all medical and trauma patients within the Macy community and surrounding areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be knowledgeable in assessments, treatments and procedures pertaining to EMS in accordance with State regulations and protocols.
• Must be able to report patient conditions to receiving hospitals via radio and observe proper radio etiquette.
• Must maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital matters.
• Use proper channels of communication/chain of command.
• Maintain good time and attendance records and participate in staff meetings and projects.
• Have a positive attitude toward position and co-workers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Duties demand contact with patients, medical staff at the receiving facilities, members of the Tribe, general public, IHS facilities, providers and officials of county, state and federal agencies.
• Attends and participates in continuing education programs and maintains certifications.
• Duties require good decision making and problem solving skills based on data collected from patient assessment.
• Necessary to have flexible working schedules and is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Must learn the main geographical area of operations and surrounding areas including all housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, businesses, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

• Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Certificates, Licenses and/or Registration: Must pass pre-employment physical, drug test, and background check; Must possess current State of Nebraska EMT License; Must be CPR certified (American Heart Association).
• Physical Requirements: Incumbent sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during work hours; Works beyond normal working hours on weekends and holidays and in other positions temporarily when necessary; Must be able to see, hear and lift heavy patients and equipment (minimum of 50 lbs.) to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met; Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Working Conditions: Is subject to personal injury, exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis viruses, etc.; Subject to harsh weather conditions and extreme changes from hot to cold and vice versa; Subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, personnel and visitors.
• Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities: Knowledge of assessments, treatments, and procedures pertaining to EMS in accordance with State regulations and protocols; Proficient in radio communication and able to report patient conditions to receiving hospitals while observing proper radio etiquette; Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and hospital matters; Effective utilization of proper channels of communication and adherence to the chain of command; Strong time management and attendance record maintenance; Active participation in staff meetings and projects; Positive attitude towards position and co-workers; Adaptability to perform additional duties as assigned; Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients, medical staff at receiving facilities, members of the Tribe, general public, IHS facilities, providers, and officials of county, state, and federal agencies; Commitment to attending and participating in continuing education programs to maintain certifications; Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills based on data collected from patient assessments; Familiarity with the main geographical area of operations and surrounding areas, including housing projects, rural homes, receiving hospitals, businesses, etc.; Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions; Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, family members, personnel, the general public, etc.; Must be able to relate information effectively concerning a patient's condition; Must be able to work as a team member and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with all patient's family members, general public, etc.; Is involved with patient personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances.