Emt, Aemt (D.O.Q)

EMT

Pay Range: $17.85 - $19.40

The EMT will provide direct patient care within their scope of practice independently and in support of their partner in pre-hospital and inter-facility transfer settings. The EMT will participate in maintenance of facilities, equipment and ambulances. EMT’s must work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction. EMT’s work 12/24/36 hour shift structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proficiently performs skills within the scope of practice of an EMT in a compassionate caring manner.
• Proficiently performs BLS skills: basic airway management, statutorily allowed medication administration, three and 12-lead EKG placement. This list is not all inclusive.
• Ability to lead, anticipate and react to partners needs in support of patient care
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and manage a multi-casualty scene
• Maintains professional image and promotes harmonious relationships among EMS, health care and other public service personnel and encourages communication at all levels
• Accurate and timely documentation of the electronic medical record
• Shows initiative participating in routine shift duties (daily, weekly and monthly activities)
• Is available for event standby time per guidelines.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains positive and professional relationship with local emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians, and other community shareholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

AEMT 

Pay Range: $19.25 - $20.92

The AEMT will lead and provide direct patient care within their scope of practice independently and in support of their partner in the pre-hospital, emergency department, tertiary and inter-facility transfer settings. The employee will participate in the care and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and ambulances. The employee must be able to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Proficiently perform within the scope of practice of an AEMT in a compassionate caring manner.
•  Proficiently perform BLS: including basic airway management, statutorily allowed medication administration, 3 and 12-lead EKG placement, and defibrillation.
•  Lead, anticipate and react to partners needs in support of patient care
•  Work independently, multi-task and manage a multi-casualty scene
•  Maintain professional image and promote harmonious relationships among EMS, health care and other public service personnel and encourages communication at all levels
•  Document the electronic medical record accurately and timely
•  Participate in routine shift duties (daily, weekly, and monthly activities)
•  Take on-call and event standby time per guidelines of the different agencies
•  Perform other duties as assigned or requested

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:

•  Maintain positive and professional relationship with local emergency service providers, hospital staff, physicians, and other community shareholders.
•  Performs other duties as assigned.

EMT

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of EMT training program required.

Certificate(s)/License(s):

• Department specific CPR credentialing within 180 days of hire.
• Valid Kansas Driver's License History of minimal violations. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record and insurability also required.
• Certified by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) as an Emergency Medical Technical (EMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Skills: Ability to appraise emergency medical services and making appropriate decisions that could affect the population of the county. Ability to understand complex oral and written instruction, ability to speak and write effectively, and ability to give clear, concise instruction orally and in writing. Must demonstrate compassion and professionalism and have the ability to inspire and motivate others along with the emotional intelligence to provide care during emotionally stressful situations. Must be able to assess patient needs and possess quality psychomotor skills.

AEMT

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of an AEMT training program required.

Certificate(s)/License(s):

• ACSL and BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 1.5 months (45 days) of hire, 
• Valid Driver's License. Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record and insurability required.
• Certified by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services (KSBEMS) as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technical (AEMT) obtained prior to hire.

Skills: Ability to exercise good judgment in emergency medical services and making appropriate decisions that could dramatically affect most of the population of the county. Ability to understand complex oral and written instruction, ability to speak and write effectively, and ability to give clear, concise instruction orally and in writing. Astute patient assessment skills. Quality psychomotor skills.

Physical Demand/Effort: The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Occasionally required to sit in a stationary position. Frequently heavy physical demands when working the clinical area. Frequently required to lift over 50 pounds. Frequently performs activities that require stooping, bending, and reaching, squatting, balancing, and trunk twisting throughout the shift. Frequently communicate verbally and in written form. Required to have good visual, auditory and color determination. Will include high stress situations and several activities simultaneously

Work Environment/Conditions: The work environment characteristics represent those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to blood, body fluids, fumes, or airborne particles, and sharp objects potentially contaminated with blood borne pathogens or other infectious agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Working environment may quickly change from an office setting to an indoor acute care clinical setting or to an uncontrolled, unpredictable pre-hospital setting. May be exposed to extreme heat or cold environment, wet or slippery surfaces. May be exposed to patients with communicable diseases. Wears personal protective equipment as needed.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.