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Emergency Medical Technician - Transfer Division

Cole County Emergency Medical Services · Cole County Missouri, MO

Emergency Medical Technician - Transfer Division at Cole County Emergency Medical Services in Cole County Missouri, MO. A first responder job listing aggregated on RESPONDin.

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A full-time, non-exempt, hourly employee. EMT’s shall be full-time or part-time who report directly to their respective Battalion Chief. The mission and purpose of this position is to compassionately deliver high-quality service, with basic and advanced patient care as a valid state of Missouri Emergency Medical Technician. Clinical care is under the general direction and supervision of the EMS Medical Director. This is a 12-hour position, working Monday - Thursday Week 1, Friday - Sunday Week 2. Work hours are 8AM - 8PM. 1. Education and Experience: a. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: a. Valid Missouri Class “E” license driver's license. b. Valid Missouri EMT license. c. Must maintain continuous AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. d. ICS100, ICS200, IS700, IS800 required. e. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification, Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), Geriatric Education for EMS (GEMS) required within six (6) months of hire. Obtain and maintain additional certifications as directed by the Department. f. Must be currently certified through a standard Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC), or similar standard as approved by the Chief. g. Ability to obtain and maintain Cole County Pre-Hospital Provider Certification. 3. Skills: a. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows with ability to use specialized EMS computer applications. b. Skilled at developing effective working relationships with all partnering agencies, adjunct public safety entities, and emergency hospital personnel. c. Ability to use good judgment and to operate equipment and emergency vehicles in high stress and adverse conditions. d. Must be proficient in oral and written communication, including documentation of patient assessment and care. e. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, work independently and as a team member, employ discretion and confidentiality in sensitive areas, read, interpret, and follow instructions. f. Ability to organize and prioritize work daily. g. Ability to interview patients and bystanders and to document all relevant information according to departmental policy. h. Persuade others and negotiate solutions to conflicts and problems. i. Listen and integrate the ideas of others. j. Identify and resolve problems. k. Recall the response area of CCEMS. l. Obtain thorough knowledge of all CCEMS policies, procedures, and medical protocols. 1. Administrative: a. Continually re-evaluates emergency care, knowledge, and techniques. Participates in CCEMS training classes to maintain skill and knowledge proficiency while fulfilling National and State licensure requirements. b. Participates in public relations and public education presentations. Presentations shall be conducted with a spirit of professionalism and enthusiasm. Provides tours of department facilities and vehicles/ Demonstrates procedures and answers questions to increase public awareness of emergency medical care. c. Completes routine housekeeping tasks and other assigned duties including cleaning of the ambulance and crews' living quarters. d. Completes other duties as assigned by command staff. 2. Operations: a. Perform thorough patient assessments, determine nature and extent of illness or injuries, and establish priorities for emergency care in a rapid and efficient manner. b. Provides basic life support with all the associated skills, procedures, and medications as defined in the Missouri EMS scope of practice for Emergency Medical Technicians and CCEMS protocols. c. Assess each call situation to determine best course of action and appropriate protocol utilization. d. Provide patient care according to clinical protocols and safety requirements. e. Assist advanced life support personnel with procedures and patient care. f. Document 100% of all patient care activities in a timely manner; such reports shall be both accurate and complete to ensure app