Job Title: Advanced Emergency Medical Technician                            
Reports To: Captain/Lieutenant    

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School Graduate or Equivalent
AGE: Must be at least 16 years of age
EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year experience is recommended

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

  1. Certification by the State of Pennsylvania as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

  2. Valid motor vehicle operators license that is not under suspension or revocation.

  3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification meeting AHA standards.

  4. Certified in Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) or obtained within one (1) year of employment.

  5. NIMS 100 and 700

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Demonstrated evidence of proficiency in the required BLS skills. Must have thorough current knowledge of medical/traumatic assessments, treatment and protocols.

  2. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with fellow employees, hospital staff, ALS units, Fire Departments, QRS Services, Pa State Police, Pike County Communication Center, management and the general public.

  3. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  4. Must be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment, professionalism and courtesy.

  5. Must have a working knowledge of the physical layout, street systems, and demographics of Lackawaxen EMS coverage area.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL:

  1. Maintains personal knowledge and skills in order to deliver optimum patient care as an AEMT role model for other emergency service personnel.

  2. Supervises the performance of AEMT/EMT Trainees and other observers on the BLS squad.

  3. Safely operates vehicles of Lackawaxen EMS in accordance with the current motor vehicle code of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

  4. Stocks and maintains the vehicles and its contents in a state of readiness at all times. Maintains the station and its contents. Maintains documentation of the same.

  5. Works in hazardous environments to insure safety and stabilization of the patient.

  6. Works with local BLS, ALS, fire and law enforcement agencies as a team for a coordinated effort on the patients’ behalf.

  7. Documents all patient care, assessments, BLS skills and all service reports prior to end of shift. Documentation shall be legible and accurate.

  8. Maintains crew vehicles, radios, equipment, supplies and quarters in a state of readiness and cleanliness at all times.

  9. When approved and requested, participating in township drill training.

  10. Shall be punctual and ready for their shift.

  11. To act at all times in a professional manner and shall be able to handle conflict situations with good judgment.

  12. Shall follow Lackawaxen EMS chain of command.

EDUCATIONAL:

  1. Provides for ongoing personal growth in emergency care through education and maintenance of state requirements for AEMT certification, CPR and others as required.

  2. Maintains functional awareness of all regional EMS guidelines/protocols.

  3. Documents all activities in an acceptable manner.

PUBLIC RELATIONS:

  1. Participates actively in public awareness and community education programs related to Lackawaxen EMS.

  2. Maintains professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintains hygienic and grooming standards.

  3. Works on special projects as delegated by the Captains and/or Lieutenant.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS:

  1. Must be able to collect and record data for the use in the field and for medical records.

  2. Must participate in local and regional data collection and quality assurance programs of the Northeast EMS region and Lackawaxen EMS.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

  1. Needs to communicate tactfully and sensitively to all members of BLS and ALS squads.

  2. Shall remain apolitical while representing Lackawaxen EMS. Shall abstain from any and all political involvement with outside agencies while on duty or representing Lackawaxen EMS.

  3. Must speak English clearly and write legibly.

  4. Must possess basic teaching skills.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

  1. Must be in excellent physical health with no medical disabilities that would impair our duties as an emergency Medical Technician.

  2. Considerable lifting and moving of heavy patients required.

  3. Will need to extricate some patients in a hazardous environment.

  4. Work with present considerable hazards, i.e., explosions, anoxic environments, violent patients and potential fire risks.

  5. May be required to take physical fitness test or medical exams at the Lackawaxen EMS expense at anytime during their employment.

SUPPORT MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY OF LACKAWAXEN EMS:

  1. Develop a plan for maintaining own professional growth and development.

  2. Show respect for dignity, welfare, basic rights of all patients and employees.

  3. Maintain a high level of competency within staff.