EMS CADET, AMBULANCE SERVICE

Description

Location: EMS Station One
Department: EMS - AMBULANCE SERVICE
Schedule: Full Time, ,

POSITION SUMMARY

Responds to calls for service, providing assessment, treatment modalities, and transportation of patients in a variety of controlled and uncontrolled settings. Provides treatment interventions and basic life support consistent with department guidelines and according to credentials issued by state authorities. Provides emergency care and rescue in a variety of situations where personal safety may be at risk. May be needed to assist with the continuum of care in transferring of patients from one setting to another. Attend required training and certification programs, maintaining certain certifications as required by the department or Medical Center.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must maintain certification in BLS 
• Must complete annual educational requirements as prescribed by Georgia laws / regulations, and department policies/procedures 
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform practical skills proficiently in BLS, on adult, pediatric and infant patient. 
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving history in accordance with the Medical Center’s insurance carrier’s standards 
• Haz-Mat Awareness completed within 90-days of employment 
• NIMS ICS Programs 100, 200, 700, 800 completed within 90 days of employment. 
• Successful completion of EVOC driving course. 

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in the prehospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of one hundred (100) lbs.), pushing objects (stretchers, carts, beds, and wheelchairs), and operation of clinical and office equipment. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunications devices on a regular basis.