at Town of Morristown in Morrisville, Vermont, United States
Job Description
The purpose of this job is to render Basic and Advanced Life support and emergency medical techniques to those in need of assistance; to operate and maintain assigned ambulance and station; to participate in continuing education and training related to medical and industry advancements.
This position is under the general supervision of the EMS Department Chief and Asst. Chief and to the Town Manager or designee.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are considered normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Render pre-hospital emergency care according to established medical protocols.
- Drive the ambulance to emergency scenes, transport accident victims and medical patients to hospitals.
- Perform triage and a variety of emergency medical treatments at the Basic and Advanced Life support level.
- Provide continuing care and treatment while enroute to an emergency medical facility; monitor and report changes in patient condition.
- Under medical direction and following prescribed standing orders perform a variety of invasive and non-invasive therapies including but not limited to assessment and evaluation of the ill and injured, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, administration of drugs, agents and solutions, intubation and pulmonary ventilation, drawing of blood samples for analysis, application of dressing and bandages, control of shock, and immobilization of fractures, and all other skills contained within the District 4 and state protocols for Paramedics.
- Assist and coordinate with Morrisville Volunteer Fire Department (MFD) and other emergency service agencies in rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Maintain ambulance vehicles, equipment, and station.
- Lead and participate in training classes for the public on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), standard first aid and emergency medical techniques.
- Function as a preceptor for EMS students.
- Manage radio communications during emergency and non-emergency situations professionally.
- Keep records and logs on daily activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by EMS Chief and/or Assistant Chief.
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