EMT Driver Special Events
EMT Driver Special Events
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Job Description
Job Summary
Works as a team member of Special Events Emergency Team to deliver optimal patient care in the prehospital setting at customer venues. Provides assessment and appropriate interventions according to North Carolina OEMS guidelines and established hospital policy. Must be thoroughly familiar and able to perform interventions at level of training with all equipment and supplies at all prehospital workstations including ambulance unit.
Essential Functions
- Provides direct patient care at the Emergency Medical Technician Defibrillation level according to the special events protocols as well as NC OEMS guidelines.
- Functions as a support role to the paramedic or nurse during transport of patients from venue sites. Assist with packaging loading and providing care to the patient at the EMTD level as directed.
- Drives the vehicles according to special events policy as well as state and local law. Ensure the safety of all passengers at all times.
- Ensures that the entire vehicle is cleaned and restocked after each event and/or patient transport.
- Reports any safety hazards to the lead paramedic or Assistant Director. If using a MCA ambulance report any safety hazards to the MCA charge person as soon as possible.
- Documents patient condition and all treatment provided while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Maintains necessary certifications skills required continuing education and mandatory in services.
Physical Requirements
Must have good physical stamina endurance and body which would not be adversely affected by having to lift carry and balance at times in excess of 125 pounds 250 pounds with assistance). Motor coordination is necessary because of uneven terrain. Both the patients and the team members well being must not be jeopardized. Hearing must be in normal range as well as near visual acuity to be able to take accurate vital signs and to detect any deterioration in the patients condition. Normal eyehand coordination and finger dexterity to give injections medications and intravenous therapy. Must have good oral communication skills to take patient history give instruction and communicate with physician about patient care.
Education Experience and Certifications
Current NC EMT certification required. BCLS required. Current Drivers License required. National EMT registry preferred. 1 to 2 years experience with a 911 service as an EMT required.
Employment Type
Part-Time
