Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergency calls for medical assistance, assesses the situation, obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital. Utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness. Being an Emergency Medical Technician communicates with the medical care facility receiving the patient about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time. May require registry in NREMT. Additionally, Emergency Medical Technician requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Medical Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Emergency Medical Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Physical Demands: This position may require an occasional amount of time at a stationary desk sitting, with frequent repeating motions that may include wrists, hands, and fingers. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment. Walking, standing, and sitting for prolonged periods of time, with frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, reaching, twisting, and/or carrying moderate to heavy amounts of weight. There is frequent hand tool operation and minimal ascending or descending ladders, ramps, or stairs. Occasionally may need to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 lbs. in all directions.
Work Environment: The position works in a temperature-controlled environment with occasional exposure to extreme temperatures to include humidity. Sometimes may be exposed to fumes, grease, or oil and may experience minimal poor ventilation or air circulation. The noise level is frequently quiet with exposure to moving mechanical parts/machines.
Mental/Emotional: This position is required to frequently meet deadlines, work with changing priorities, and carryout instructions. Frequently use logic to analyze and problem solve difficult situations and communicate to express or exchange ideas using proper English grammar and spelling. Frequently utilize intermediate math skills with addition and subtraction to perform job duties.