Job Abstract

Responsible for responding to emergency calls and providing basic life-saving emergency medical care to sick/injured persons in pre-hospital settings. This position will assess patients, determine proper care, and administer appropriate treatment while transporting to a hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responds to emergency calls and performs basic life support emergency medical services
• Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies; inspects and performs general maintenance tasks on ambulances and equipment for compliance with safety and sanitary policies
• Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; reports safety violations; takes appropriate measures to prevent disease transmission or exposure to bodily fluids
• Monitors inventory levels of departmental supplies; checks expiration of supplies; initiates orders for new and replacement materials
• Communicates with supervisors, employees, and all other appropriate parties to coordinate work activities, review status of work, review status of patients, exchange information, or resolve problems
• Engages in fire suppression in addition to response to emergency situations where life, property, or the environment is at risk
• Provides patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
• Documents patient information and maintains confidentiality

• Provides information and education to the public on EMS, public safety and related topics
• Perform related duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to a high school diploma and completion of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) training, supplemented by 2 years of experience and/or training in EMS field.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess and maintain the following: Virginia driver’s license; Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) certification; Emergency Vehicles Operator Course (EVOC) certification; Hazardous Materials Technician certification; Firefighter I & II; and CPR certification. Must successfully complete the following: Bloodborne Pathogen training; Personal Protective Equipment training; Respirator Protection training; and any occupational training as designated by the Director or in compliance with applicable laws. Must pass an NFPA 1582 physical examination prior to employment and annually or as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and compliance of County, State and Federal laws, regulations, and protocols for providing emergency medical services
• Ability to operate or utilize various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform duties under pressure and in an emergency environment
• Mathematical ability
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to use a computer
• Willing to work overtime as required
• Ability to coordinate and maintains an effective relationship with other agencies
• Ability to complete and maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational records

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as heavy work. Tasks require frequent lifting and/or moving up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 125 pounds; requires walking, running, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling over terrain and buildings.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Performs duties during emergencies, or training activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke. Will be exposed to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature, and noise extremes, bright/dim light, machinery, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic.

Disclaimer
The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all County policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to the policies.

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications as required of employees assigned to this job.

Culpeper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Culpeper County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.