EMT - Basic/Intermediate (PRN)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under supervision of the EMS Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Basic provides Basic Life Support transport and patient care of the sick and injured. The EMT Basic will respond to calls for service that will include emergency calls and transfers as dispatched. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call. The EMT – Basic will also perform daily station duties and operations in a non-supervised and supervised setting. The EMT-Basic will check and maintain EMS equipment including ambulances assuring they are clean and always in a ready mode. All EMS staff will be subject to regular drivers license checks as per HR policy to maintain ability to drive ambulances. EMT-Basics are subject to maintain their own EMS Licenses and certifications that are required by GRMC, NREMT and the NMEMS Bureau.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Responds to emergency calls and transfers as needed
Providing Basic Life Support & Transport of the sick and injured
Supplies & washes ambulances as needed or directed
Cleans bays and station as per operations policy
Completes Run Reports and billing in a timely manner as per department policy
Tests & checks all equipment assuring all equipment is in a ready mode
Maintains EMS License and certifications
Attends regular EMS training that is mandated
Attends department meetings regularly
Drives safely and defensively
Assures safety is held to the highest standard in all elements of EMS