EMT - Basic/Intermediate

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under supervision of the EMS Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Basic provides Basic Life Support transport and patient care of the sick and injured. The EMT Basic will respond to calls for service that will include emergency calls and transfers as dispatched. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call. The EMT – Basic will also perform daily station duties and operations in a non-supervised and supervised setting. The EMT-Basic will check and maintain EMS equipment including ambulances assuring they are clean and always in a ready mode. All EMS staff will be subject to regular drivers license checks as per HR policy to maintain ability to drive ambulances. EMT-Basics are subject to maintain their own EMS Licenses and certifications that are required by GRMC, NREMT and the NMEMS Bureau.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency calls and transfers as needed
• Providing Basic Life Support & Transport of the sick and injured
• Supplies & washes ambulances as needed or directed
• Cleans bays and station as per operations policy
• Completes Run Reports and billing in a timely manner as per department policy
• Tests & checks all equipment assuring all equipment is in a ready mode
• Maintains EMS License and certifications
• Attends regular EMS training that is mandated
• Attends department meetings regularly
• Drives safely and defensively
• Assures safety is held to the highest standard in all elements of EMS

EMT Basic EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma Required
• Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Basic
• Current Basic Life Support (AHA)
• Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class “D” or above
• Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles*
• *An exception to this requirement can be approved by Administration based on the operational needs of the area served
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
• Vehicle Extrication Preferred
• Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period.
• Bilingual in Spanish beneficial

EMT Intermediate EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Intermediate
• Current Basic Life Support (AHA)
• Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class “D” or above
• *Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles*
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical
• Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period
• Bilingual in Spanish beneficial