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Job Description EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN JOB DESCRIPTION / (EMT) SUMMARY: The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is responsible for all aspects of patients’ care within the scope of certification. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accurately completes a pre-inspection and post-inspection sheet prior to and after your tour as per NJ DOH/DOT. Performs a visual inspection of the patient compartment, inside and out, and for cleanliness and damage. Cleans the patient compartment, equipment, and outside of vehicle as needed. Replaces damaged or missing items, noting deficiencies on Usage Report. Presents the signed, dated Vehicle/Equipment Checklist to the Supervisor. Ensures that the ambulance is at all times in compliance with applicable NJ Department of Health Regulations. Directs his/her assistant (EMT) with regard to assistance with patient care and handling, use of emergency warning devices, speed and special driving conditions particular to patient needs. Responds to all calls as directed by Communications in a professional manner and in the time frame assigned. Treats all patients in accordance with NJ Basic Life Support Protocols. Secures patient information and records from the discharge planner or Registered Nurse at the transferring facility. Transports all patients via stretcher. (All psych transports must be on stretcher) Carries all patients to and from the ambulance, NO PATIENTS ARE TO WALK. Carefully monitors all patients during transport. Observes all patient rights with regard to courteous conduct, behavior and appropriate communication. Records changes in patient’s condition during transport. Alters patient care in accordance with changes in the patient’s condition. Takes all patients to their assigned location i.e. medical facility or residence. Patients are never to be left at the door. Promptly and accurately completes Pre-Hospital Reports. Properly completes company paperwork and obtains all necessary signatures for billing purposes. Maintains professional conduct and courteous interaction with all medical facility staff, fellow co-workers, and provides conscientious customer service. Possess valid CPR, Blood borne Pathogens, OSHA, & HazMat Certifications. Must wear company uniforms as mandated in company uniform policy. Complies with all Federal State Laws, ordinances, and regulations. Performs all duties as required by law and company policy Speaks positively about the company. Must maintain clean driving record. QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess a valid and clean record NJ Driver’s license for at least 1 year. Current NJ valid EMT-B certification. Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support CPR certification. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, write, and interpret using basic English language and grammatical usage. Ability to understand and follow simple directions as related to job description. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, use hands or fingers, handle, feel, and reach with his or her hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently push, pull, lift and/or move more than 150 pounds by his or her self and 250 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The EMT may from time to time be exposed to working in inclement weather conditions, or may be potentially exposed to Blood borne and air borne pathogens, hazardous materials, or combative clients. The EMT must be able to function under stress involving the provision of health care to patients in life-threatening conditions.