EMT

About the role

Bowdle, SD
*Must be COVID-19 vaccinated and boostered at least once or apply for Medical or Religious Exemption*

Requirements and qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have completed the state approved EMT program and completed the certification exam in order to obtain licensure in the state of South Dakota.
• Must acquire CPR certification.

Required skills

• Understanding of and experience in emergency medical services and all competencies required of EMT.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide basic life support to patient before and while they are being transported to hospital.
• Determine appropriate care to be provided after evaluating patient’s condition.
• Provide medical aid such as AED, CPR, spinal precautions, ventilation, control severe bleeding, prevent shock, bandaging wounds, etc., to stabilize patient’s condition.
• Cleans equipment. Check and replace used and damaged supplies.
• Administer medications allowed by state law (charcoal, oral glucose, oxygen, intranasal Narcan).
• Prepare a patient care report and take notes of the medical treatment given to patients.
• Clean and sterilize, if necessary, the ambulance’s interior after each patient transport.
• Restock all supplies and replace used blankets, linens, and other supplies.
• Attend refresher programs and continuing education as required by medical control, employers, certifying or licensing agencies.
• Must possess listening skills, interpersonal skills, and compassion necessary to perform duties.

Physical activity requirements

• Lift up to 10 lbs.: Frequently.
• Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Lift 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Lift over 50 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Carry up to 10 lbs.: Frequently.
• Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Carry 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Carry over 50 lbs.: Occasionally.
• Reach above shoulder height: Necessary.
• Reach at shoulder height: Necessary.
• Reach below shoulder height: Necessary.
• Push/pull: Occasionally with equipment used.
• Hand manipulation: Grasping: Frequently, Handling: Frequently, Fingering: Daily performance of duties such as various procedures and typing on computer.
• Controls & Equipment: Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, wheelchair, urinary catheters, telephone, paging system, Hoyer lift, whirlpool, transfer belts, walkers, and cane.
• Twisting: Necessary with various patient care activities.
• Bending: Necessary with various patient care activities.
• Squatting: Necessary with various patient care activities.
• Kneeling: Necessary with various patient care activities.
• Crouching: Necessary with various patient care activities.

Physical activity during an 8-hour day

• Sit: 1-2 hours.
• Stand: 1-2 hours.
• Walk: 1-2 hours.

Physical activity during a 12-hour day

• Sit: 1-2 hours.
• Stand: 1-2 hours.
• Walk: 1-2 hours.

Work surface

Primarily tile surface.

Cognitive and sensory requirements

• Talking: Very necessary.
• Hearing: Very necessary.
• Sight: Also necessary.

Summary of occupational exposures

• Bloodborne Pathogens: Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as Category I (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply).

Other considerations and requirements

• Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable or infectious disease and back strain if proper safety precautions are not followed.
• Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or facility policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.