Emergency Medical Technician/IntermediateRockingham County is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with federal and state statutes regarding discrimination in employment. Performs intermediate technical work providing intermediate level emergency medical care, maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the EMS Shift Supervisor.Examples of Duties:Provides emergency and non-emergency care to residents and visitors of the County; operates equipment and administers first aid; performs the duties of an EMT Paramedic, transports victims to emergency care facility and documents findings.Responds to emergency calls which might require advanced life support.
Provides emergency medical care in accordance with established guidelines and written and verbal instructions from physicians.Determines extent of illness or injury and establishes priorities for required care. Transmits vital patient information and telemetry data to receiving medical care Facility. Observes patient in route and administers additional care as needed.
Completes and files documentation on calls.Inspects and performs preventive maintenance on assigned apparatus and equipment. Participate in continuing education activities and maintaining certification hours.Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally with patients, providers, and family members.Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.Be an active listener.Empathetic and compassionate.Recruitment Standards (Core Competencies):Problem solving skills.Medical knowledge.Effectively handle situations in an emergency.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:General knowledge of division and County policies and procedures.General knowledge of the principles and techniques of emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment and automobile extraction and transportation.General knowledge of the reading of electrocardiograms.General knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology, and chemistry in relation to the respiratory and circulatory systems.General knowledge of the use of standard office equipment and associated software.General knowledge of preparing reports and other types of correspondence.General knowledge of the use of the equipment required for the position.General knowledge of the street system and geography of the County.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the General public.Physical Activities, Visual Acuity, and Working Conditions for this Position:Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision, The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position, Physical Requirements of This Position.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and minimal experience as an Emergency Medical Technician/Intermediate, or equivalent combination of education and experience. License or Certification Requirements: Possession of NC EMT – Intermediate certification upon hire.
Valid driver's license in the State of North Carolina.