EMT - ADVANCED

Company: Louisville Metro Government
Location: Louisville
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Certification credit of $500 upon position start and an additional $500 upon successful completion of 12-month probationary period-Parity Pay considered for previous EMS experience based on prior agency call volumeHiring Incentive Pay:Total of $8000 broken down as follows:$4000 after training completedAn additional $4000 one year following training completion dateInitial payments after completion of required training must be made before September 30, 2024ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Operates an emergency medical vehicleLifts, carries and transports injured, sick or incapacitated persons from residential or accident scenes to medical facilitiesProvides emergency medical treatment to injured, sick or incapacitated persons at the level of a certified Advanced Emergency Medical TechnicianExamples of DutiesUNDER GENERAL SUPERVISIONObtains information from persons involved, examines victims and determines nature, extent or magnitude of illness or injury to establish emergency medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistanceCommunicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at medical treatment facilitiesAdministers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency or in specially equipped vehicle according to established medical protocolsApplies splints; administers oxygen or artificial resuscitation; treats and bandages wounds or abrasions; and performs other basic life support proceduresPerforms select pharmacological interventions; establish and maintain peripheral intravenous access and non-medicated intravenous fluid therapy; non-tracheal airway management and other limited advanced life support proceduresStabilizes, immobilizes, lifts and moves victims from scene of accident or catastropheOperates a specially equipped emergency medical vehicle in an assigned geographic area to respond to accidents or catastrophes and to transport injured or ill persons to a medical facilityInspects specially equipped emergency vehicle, cleans equipment to ensure its safe operation, and replenishes medical supplies, fuel and fluidsObserves, records and reports to a physician the patient's conditionADDITIONAL SERGEANT'S DUTIESProvides mentoring and oversight during EMT orientation including equipment utilization and accountability, emergency vehicle operations, map reading, care of medical related emergencies and delivery of care for trauma related emergenciesConducts advanced emergency vehicle inspectionsPerforms regular uniform and basic life support kit inspectionsConducts community education programs in CPR and EMS AwarenessPilot test operation of all basic life support skill advancement projectsParticipates in quality assurance projects including conducting medical chart review, serving on the PEER Review Committee, and performing outcome-based researchProvides rapid response and delivery of emergency medical care in response fly cars as needADDITIONAL EDUCATOR DUTIESCoordinates and teaches training courses including EMT-B and EMT-FR courses; EMT-B and EMT-FR continuing education courses; and community CPR, First Aid and EMS Awareness coursesPerforms related workMinimum RequirementsHigh school diploma or the equivalentOTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMust wear personal protective equipment as mandated by OSHAMust be vaccinated for hepatitis B, have provided evidence of immunity, or have signed a declination form within ten days of initial assignmentMust be a minimum of 18 years of ageMust not have been convicted of a felonyMust pass a pre-employment drug screeningMust pass a pre-employment physical examinationMust pass a pre-employment polygraph testMust pass an annual medical examination as mandated by OSHAMust work a varied scheduleMust possess and maintain a valid driver's licenseMust be certified as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician in the State of KentuckyMisdemeanor convictions will be considered on an individualSPECIAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATORMust be certified as a CPR Instructor in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or must obtain within one year of employmentMust be certified as a First Aid Instructor by the American Heart Association or the National Safety Council or obtain within one year of employmentMust be certified as an EMS Instructor, Level II, in the State of Kentucky or obtain within one year of employmentPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONSMeets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related workLifts and carries items weighing in excess of 100 pounds in a team setting

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