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EMT-Basic
Don Balius
donald.balius@amr.net
228-897-6621
2507 Elizabethtown Road
Lumberton
North Carolina 28358
www.AMR.net
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SUMMARY
DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the transport and care of
medically ill and traumatically injured patients in
emergency and non-emergency situations. The EMT-B is
responsible for following the standards of practice for the
EMT-Ambulance/Basic as published in the U.S. Department of
Transportation, National Standard Training Curricula with
American Heart Association guidelines superseding. The
EMT-B is also expected to function competently as a driver.I.
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A.
Conducts a careful examination of the patient for signs and
symptoms of illness/injury and assists other medical
personnel as necessary.B. Provides prompt and efficient care
of the patient and stabilization of condition prior to
transport.C. Provides careful handling of the patient in
moving him to the ambulance vehicle.D. Provides safe and
efficient transport of the patient while constantly
monitoring the patient and providing any appropriate
continuing care within the limits of license and
certification.E. Provides orderly transfer of the patient to
destination.F. Upon arrival at destination with patient,
responsible for cleaning, restocking basic supplies and
placing the unit back in service as soon as possible.G. When
necessary, in the absence of other qualified rescuers and
within limits of your training, use procedures to gain
access to and disentangle patients who require extrication.H.
In the absence of other qualified personnel, controls the
emergency scene, including parking the vehicle in such a way
as to minimize further danger in the roadway as well as
controlling the actions of bystanders.I. Obtains information
regarding the emergency from dispatch, communicates other
emergency services as needed during the call. In the
absence of, or as directed by more qualified personnel,
communicates with receiving hospitals regarding patient
status. Must follow FCC with regard to communications by
radio.J. Obtains and records information for the Company as
well as those!
require
d by medical, legal, and health authorities. When assigned
to an EMT-P crewmember, the EMT-B is generally responsible
for accurate completion of the billing report.K. Will make
daily checks of the vehicle equipment and systems, and
completes manifest and other reports/forms as required.L.
Reports needed equipment and vehicle repairs to Field
Supervisor and Maintenance Personnel.M. Responsible for
precepting new employees and students/observers as
directed.N. Respects and holds in confidence all information
of a confidential nature obtained in the course of
professional work unless required by law to divulge such
information.O. Protects the public by not delegating to
persons less qualified, any service which requires the
professional competence of an EMT-B.P. Refuses to
participate in unethical procedures, and assumes the
responsibility to expose incompetence or unethical conduct
of others to the appropriate authority in a proper and
professional manner.Q. Performs other duties as assigned.
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