JOB RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Director, Charge Nurse
DEFINITION OF POSITION
An Emergency Medical Technician \u2013 Paramedic who performs duties related to the daily operation of Carteret Health Care Ambulance Service.
QUALIFICATIONS
Professional
Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician \u2013 Paramedic in the State of North Carolina.
Current approval to function at the EMT-Paramedic level in Carteret County as approved by the Carteret County ALS Medical Director.
Current North Carolina drivers license with a safe driving record and preferred completion of an emergency vehicle-driving course.
Knowledge of current trends and techniques related to Emergency Medical Services and responsibilities in providing ambulance services.
BLS Healthcare Provider Certification
EVOC or EVD
ACLS
ITLS/PHTLS must be obtained within one year of hire.
PEPP or PALS
Work Environment
Hospital environment
May include emergency department or any area of the hospital or hospital grounds
May include risks to self as related to procedures or actions of others
Outside environment
Ambulance transports and movement of ambulances and maintenance Weather issues, highway safety
May include risks to self as related to procedures or actions of others
Risks associated with ambulance transports (non-emergent, emergent and 911 mutual aids)
Hazardous material environment
May include material in the hospital, brought into the hospital, etc.
May include material not known such as those unknown hazards that could be on any ambulance response.
Noise levels
Vary greatly depending on the area of work.