EMT

Basic EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) for Morgan County EMS, responsible for responding to alarms for the medical treatment and transportation of injured or sick emergency victims. This is a full-time position. DUTIES: Responds to various alarms, including fires, auto accidents, medical calls, and rescues, riding in and/or driving appropriate vehicle to emergency or fire scene and carrying/setting up various equipment as necessary. Assists in extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques. Provides medical treatment at emergency scenes, such as application of splints, administration of drugs, treatment of wounds or abrasions, and artificial resuscitation. Offers comfort to distraught individuals at emergency scenes as appropriate, such as victims, relatives and/or spouses. Safely secures patient into vehicle for transport, monitors patient while en route to medical facility, and continues treatment as indicated. Maintains constant communication with other emergency personnel involved in emergency situations to provide and/or receive pertinent information. Completes and submits various reports as required, such as run sheets, inspection reports, and injury and bloodborne pathogen exposure reports. Monitors and maintains equipment and vehicles to ensure proper working order and readiness for service. Stocks/replenishes supplies as needed. Cleans and maintains station house and living quarters. Occasionally provides testimony in legal proceedings/court as requested. Attends prescribed in-service or other training programs for certification/recertification as required, and may provide training to personnel and the public. Serves on-call and responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis. Performs related duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK: