TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTION – DEPLOYMENT EMT Position
Reports To: a) Deployment Coordinator b) Operations Manager c) Medical Director, Paramedics, Physicians and Nursing personnel for consultation, supervision and direction, Task Force Leader, Medical Unit Leader, and others in the Command Staff of the incident.
Position Supervises: No direct or indirect reports
Working Environment: Ambulance/Medical Trailer as Assigned Physical/Mental: The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance and without difficulty. The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance and without difficulty. The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. The ability to be outside in different weather conditions. The ability to be lodged in tents, at times.
Deployment Notice: Must be ready to deploy within 3-5 hours and commit to 2-weeks at a time.
Compensation: $4,600.00 - $5,800.00 per week. W-2 Seasonal Employee, not a 1099 subcontractor.
**GENERAL DEFINITION: **
Responds to select medical and traumatic emergencies during national disasters (hurricanes etc.), along with responding to wildland fires.
Provides emergency medical care at the scene, enroute to the hospital and during transportation from facility-to-facility or scene to hospital. Provides emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
*Adheres to Company, local, regional, national, and state guidelines regarding patient care.
Performs basic life support procedures, based upon certification level and Tri-County Ambulance Service, Inc. Protocols.
Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system (EMS) and/or TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE, INC.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding and compliance of TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. policies and procedures.
Ensures that the vehicle and equipment is ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call. This includes: appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the vehicle; appropriate cleaning and disinfecting of equipment; inspecting; restocking, and completing daily checklists of the vehicle and equipment; and performing routine maintenance.
Performs daily inspections of their base and/or station for cleanliness. Then performs the appropriate housekeeping duties to ensure their living quarters are clean, free from clutter and sanitary at all times.
Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. As per TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.’s policy always wears their seat belt when in a Company vehicle. * Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC, the National Scope of Practice, and any State regulations depending on the area assigned to work; consistent with good judgment and the provision of high-quality medical care.
Appropriately and safely delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
Works with ALS personnel in a professional manner and works at their skill level in accordance to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security EMS Commission, National Scope of Practice, any State regulations in area assigned, and company policies. Maintain good relations between All outside agencies working in the area assigned, as well as all Task Force Leaders, Medical Unit Leaders and any other personnel assigned in the Command Staff during an incident.
Always acts in the best interests of high-quality patient care, in the best interest of the patient, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. and the professional reputation of the EMT. Always acts with his/her personal safety in mind, as well as the safety of his/her partner, the patient, other EMS personnel, bystanders, and any other public safety personnel present.
Accompanies BLS patients to their destination, continuing to provide appropriate care and patient advocacy until the responsibility for the patient has been transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report has been given.
Co-signs all patient care forms for completeness. Completes all appropriate documentation and record keeping for every assignment. Obtains complete billing information for all clients transported.
Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC.
When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing, and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.
Accepts responsibility for recertification as an EMT by your certifying State and National Registry, if applicable.
Completes appropriate continuing education courses in a timely fashion along with biannual recertification in BLS Healthcare Provider – CPR and all other required certifications/trainings required.
Provides TRI-COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. with a current copy of their EMT certification, CPR card, Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and CEVO/EVOC certifications.
Completes training in all Company, state, and federal mandates.
Reports to assigned shifts in proper uniform and on time unless the proper notification has been made. Remains on-duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved. Personnel are always “on-duty” during a deployment, even if working an assigned shift. May be required to be on‐call and/or remain on duty after shift‐end.
Performs other duties as directed by management, Task Force Leader, Medical Unit Leader, or command Staff.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS