EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN

  

DEFINITION

  Under the direction of the Medical Director, physicians, Director
  of Nursing Services, or other supervisory personnel, conducts daily
  medical call, transports patients, and administers first aid; does
  related work as required.

  NOTE:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.
  A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this
  job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

       Organizes assigned duties and develops effective work methods,
  procedures, and routines.

       Makes daily rounds to assist physicians and nursing staff in
  determining priorities and scheduling of those patients who should be
  transported outside the facility for treatment or further evaluation.

       Responds to all calls for emergency medical assistance, renders
  immediate first aid, and transports the patient when required.

       Takes and records vital signs, temperature, blood pressure,
  respiration, and pulse.

       Reports to the physicians or nurses on duty any abnormal vital
  signs or findings.

       Carries out treatment or non-medical therapy as prescribed by the
  physician.

       Assists with, or actually performs, the movement and
  transportation of patients to and from treatment areas whether on or
  off grounds.

       Assists with the maintenance or cleanliness and sanitation in the
  assigned work area.

       Maintains a complete inventory of emergency medical equipment and
  supplies and keeps them in a continued state or readiness.

       When so assigned, participates in the in-service training
  programs.

       May provide instruction in approved methods, procedures, and
  routines used by Emergency Medical Technicians.

       Maintains accurate records and files.

       May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
  and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
  office, or related units.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  EDUCATION:

           Applicants are required to possess a current and valid Emergency
  Medical Technician Certification issued by the New Jersey Department of
  Health and Senior Services.

  EXPERIENCE:

           Two (2) years experience as a certified Emergency Medical Technician.

  LICENSE:

           Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
  valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
  employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
  position.

  KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

           Knowledge of the problems which are likely to arise in working
  with the injured or medically ill.

           Knowledge of the dangers inherent in and the precautions to be
  taken in the various treatment areas such as physical therapy, x-ray,
  laboratory, surgical room.

           Knowledge of the principles of sanitation.

           Ability to understand the rules, regulations, policies and
  procedures of the department.

           Ability to take and record vital signs, i.e., temperature,
  blood pressure, respiration, and pulse.

           Ability to perform prescribed therapy as an Emergency Medical
  Technician.

           Ability to maintain an inventory of all emergency medical
  equipment and supplies, and to ensure their good working area.

           Ability to work harmoniously with others.

           Ability to maintain accurate records and to perform
  informative reports as required.

           Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
  manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
  related units.

           Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
  English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.  American
  Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of
  communication.

           Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
  long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
  reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the
  accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue
  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

  CODES:  14/H15-00903           MCK          08/19/06