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Operates with the
same job description as an EMT-B with the added skills of
the intermediate training. The EMT-I is expected to be
capable of functioning competently as a driver. The
standard of practice for the EMT-I shall be in accordance
with the most current US Department of Transportation
“Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate: National
Standard Curriculum”, as modified by the State Department of
Health Office of Emergency Medical Services and local EMS
authority.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, restocking 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
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 required 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. Protects the public by not
delegating to persons less qualified, any service which
requires the professional competence of an EMT.
O. 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.
P. Attends mandatory ALS review
meetings and other meetings as scheduled.
Q. Performs other duties as
required by superiors.
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