911 EMT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in system in which assigned.
• Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policy.
• Works collaboratively with fire personnel, Critical Care Transport (CCT) RNs, law enforcement, dispatch personnel, and hospital staff to ensure coordinated patient care and scene operations
• Assist with patient assessment, treatment, packaging, movement, and transport during emergency responses while operating within EMT scope of practice and established protocols.
• Operates a company vehicle in accordance with company policy and safe practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in stressful, emotionally charged, and rapidly evolving situations.
• Ensures that unit remains in a state of readiness in terms of mechanical reliability, medical supply and equipment, cleanliness and appearance standards.
• Reports immediately to the Lead Paramedic any discrepancies in vehicle or equipment standards that could compromise the unit's ability to complete a call.
• Maintains situational awareness and follows all safety procedures when operating at emergency scenes.
• Participates in continuous training, quality improvement initiatives, and skills development to maintain readiness for emergency medical response operations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and reliability in meeting the scheduling demands of high-volume 911 system, including rotating schedules, extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and other work hours necessary to maintain emergency response coverage.