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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (ALS)
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| Closing Date/Time: |
Fri. 12/04/09 5:00 PM Eastern Time
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| Salary: |
$18.73 - $23.42 Hourly
$3,246.08 - $4,059.75 Monthly
$38,953.00 - $48,717.00 Annually
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| Job Type: |
Full Time |
| Location: |
County of Culpeper, Virginia
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Department:
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Emergency Services
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| Responds to emergency calls and provides emergency medical care to sick/injured persons in pre-hospital settings. |
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Essential Functions:
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1. Responds to emergency calls and performs advanced life support emergency medical services
2. Operates or utilizes various emergency vehicles and emergency/medical equipment, tools and supplies; inspects & performs general maintenance tasks on ambulances and equipment for compliance with safety and sanitary policies
3. 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.
4. Monitors inventory levels of departmental supplies; checks expiration of drugs/supplies; initiates orders for new and replacement materials.
5. 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.
6. Assist fire department with firefighting ground activities and hazardous materials incidents. (Performs firefighting support activities)
Non-Essential Functions
1. Provides information and education to the public on EMS, public safety and related topics
2. Perform related duties as required
Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements
• Knowledge & compliance of County, State & 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 |
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Minimum Qualifications:
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Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Education & experience equivalent to a (1) high school diploma; (2) completion of EMTI/Paramedic training and (3) two years previous experience and/or training in EMS field.
Special Requirements
Must possess and maintain the following:
• Virginia Driver's License
• Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate/Paramedic certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) certification
• Emergency Vehicles Operator Course (EVOC) certification
• Hazardous Materials Technician Level I certification
• CPR certification
Must successfully complete the following:
• Bloodborne Pathogen training
• Personal Protective Equipment training
• Respirator Protection training
• Any Occupational training as designated by the Director or in compliance with applicable laws
Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 20-50 pounds; may occasionally involve lifting up to 100 pounds or more. Must be able to perform skilled movements; perceive and discriminate colors sounds, odor, texture, etc. 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. |
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