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A.
Must be able to function as an ambulance driver and
attendant.
B. Conducts a careful
examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of
illness/injury and assists other medical personnel as
necessary.
C. Provides prompt and
efficient care of the patient and stabilization of condition
prior to transport.
D. Provides careful
handling of the patient in moving him to the ambulance
vehicle.
E. 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.
F. Provides orderly
transfer of the patient to destination.
G. Upon arrival at
destination with patient, responsible for making ready all
ALS equipment and supplies to place the unit back in service
as soon as possible.
H. When necessary, in
the absence of other qualified rescuers and within limits of
training, use procedures to gain access to and disentangle
patients who require extrication.
I. 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.
J. 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.
K. Obtains and records
information for the Company as well as those required by
medical, legal, and health authorities. When functioning as
the patient attendant, is responsible for completion and
accuracy of the patient care report (s). Is also responsible
for ensuring that all billable items are charged for.
L. Attends mandatory ALS
review meetings and other required meetings as directed.
M. Depending upon
whether he is functioning as a driver or attendant, will
make daily checks of the vehicle equipment and systems, and
completes manifest and other reports/forms as required of
driver or attendant.
N. Protects the public
by not delegating to persons less qualified any service that
requires the professional competence of an EMT.
O. 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.
P. Performs other duties
as required by superiors.
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