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POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE &CODE:	EMT (100194)
DEPARTMENT:	Ambulance Service
REPORTS TO:	Shift Coordinator Ambulance Services
FLSA STATUS:	Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: The EMT is a member of the medical care team trained and certified to render supportive care to the patient at the scene of accidental injury or sudden illness. Transporting patients to the hospital when appropriate and begin corrective treatment as directed under WV State Protocol or instructed by Medical Command.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.	EMT Certification as required by the W.Va. Department of Health. Card required or eligible for WV Legal Recognition.
2.	Must have valid driver’s license.
3.	BLS CPR may be taken during new hire orientation.
4.	Completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course within 60 days of hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.
1.	Responsible for prompt and efficient response to calls.
2.	Responsible for determining the extent and nature of injuries, and efficient care of the patient prior to transfer to health care facility.
3.	Responsible for assisting in removal of victims from scene of accident.
4.	Responsible for safe and efficient patient transport with continued care of the patient en-route to the hospital.
5.	Responsible for assisting with vehicle maintenance, ambulance equipment and replenishes supplies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.	See attachment of Physical Demands

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.	Cognizant of environmental factors, infection control issues and maintains a safe environment for patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.	Ability to be scheduled for work based on operational needs of the hospital.
2.	Possess the ability to deal tactfully and harmoniously with guests.

Date Reviewed/Revised: June 2020

Statement of Understanding:

I fully understand and accept all information presented on my job description, which includes both general and specific duties and responsibilities.

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Description of Physical Demands:  EMT
On the job time is spent in the following physical activities and psychosocial interactions:
CATEGORY	AMOUNT OF TIME				CATEGORY	DESCRIPTION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS	Never	Seldom	Often	Always	Physiological	High	Medium	Low
Standing:				X	Mental Stress	X
Walking:				X	Work with others	X
Sitting			X		AUDIO VISUAL	GOOD	FAIR	N/A
Stoops, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl			X		Hearing*	X
Use hands to finger handle or feel				X	Near Vision	X
Pushing / Pulling				X	Far Vision	X
Reaching with hands and arms above / below:				X	Peripheral Vision	X
Talk or hear:				X	Color Discrimination	X	X
Taste or smell:			x		Depth Perception	X
Lift / Force	Never	Seldom	Often	Always	EXPOSURES**	Frequent	Occasional	Rare
Up to 10 pounds				x	Cold		X
Up to 25 pounds				X	Heat		X
Up to 50 pounds				X	Dampness		X
Up to 100 pounds			X		Heights		X
More than 100 pounds			X		Vibration		X
Job Lifting	Heavy Lifting Regular Basis	Heavy Lifting Occasional / Moderate Lifting Regular Basis	Moderate Lifting Occasional/Light Lifting Regular Basis	Light Lifting Occasional / No Lifting Regular Basis	Skin Irritation			X
Category		X			Lung Irritation			X
					Risk Radiation		X
					Risk of Electrical Shock			X

* Hearing                                  X Ability to hear alarms on equipment / pages

                                                X Ability to hear Client Call

                                                X Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff

* Exposures Category                X 1 = Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

                                                 2 = Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require unplanned category 1 tasks

                                                 3 = Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and category 1 are not a condition of employment.

A list of Hazardous Products or Substances that this position is required to work with are referenced for staff review.  MSDS information is available.