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SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the transport and care of
medically ill and traumatically injured patients in
emergency and non-emergency situations. The EMT-B is
responsible for following the standards of practice for the
EMT-Ambulance/Basic as published in the U.S. Department of
Transportation, National Standard Training Curricula with
American Heart Association guidelines superseding. The
EMT-B is also expected to function competently as a driver.I.
DESCRIPTION OF
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Conducts a
careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of
illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as
necessary.
B. Provides
prompt and efficient care of the patient and stabilization
of condition prior to transport.
C. Provides
careful handling of the patient in moving him to the
ambulance vehicle.
D. Provides safe
and efficient transport of the patient while constantly
monitoring the patient and providing any appropriate
continuing care within the limits of license and
certification.
E. Provides
orderly transfer of the patient to destination.
F. Upon arrival
at destination with patient, responsible for cleaning,
retocking basic supplies and placing the unit back in
service as soon as possible
G. When
necessary, in the absence of other qualified rescuers and
within limits of your training, use procedures to gain
access to and disentangle patients who require extrication.
H. In the absence
of other qualified personnel, controls the emergency scene,
including parking the vehicle in such a way as to minimize
further danger in the roadway as well as controlling the
actions of bystanders.
I. Obtains
information regarding the emergency from dispatch,
communicates other emergency services as needed during the
call. In the absence of, or as directed by more qualified
personnel, communicates with receiving hospitals regarding
patient status. Must follow FCC with regard to
communications by radio.
J. Obtains and
records information for the Company as well as those!
require
d by medical, legal, and health authorities. When assigned
to an EMT-P crewmember, the EMT-B is generally responsible
for accurate completion of the billing report.
K. Will make
daily checks of the vehicle equipment and systems, and
completes manifest and other reports/forms as required.
L. Reports needed
equipment and vehicle repairs to Field Supervisor and
Maintenance Personnel.
M. Responsible
for precepting new employees and students/observers as
directed.
N. Respects and
holds in confidence all information of a confidential nature
obtained in the course of professional work unless required
by law to divulge such information.
O. Protects the
public by not delegating to persons less qualified, any
service which requires the professional competence of an
EMT-B.
P. Refuses to
participate in unethical procedures, and assumes the
responsibility to expose incompetence or unethical conduct
of others to the appropriate authority in a proper and
professional manner.
Q. Performs other
duties as assigned |
