Emergency Medical Technician- Advanced

Summary Objective
The purpose of this position is to respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and advanced care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient safely to a medical facility. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Respond to the emergencies arising out of causalities like criminal violence, natural disasters, fires, air and land accidents and provide basic life support to the victims before they are transported to the hospital.
• Determine the right course of action after evaluating the patient’s condition.
• Provide medical aid such as AED, CPR, prevent spinal damage, ventilation, control severe bleeding, prevent shock, bandaging wounds, etc., to stabilize their condition.
• Transports patient to appropriate hospital, communicates with healthcare personnel on scene and at hospital.
• Performs patient care in accordance with the guidelines as established by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control.
• Ensure equipment and ambulance interior is always clean and check and replace used and damaged supplies.
• Prepare a patient care report and take notes of the medical treatment given to them.
• Inventory equipment and supplies on an ambulance to ensure it is adequately stock and the equipment is in good working order.
• Restock all supplies in the ambulance and replace used blankets, linens and other supplies.
• Attend refresher programs and continuing education as required by medical control, employers, certifying or licensing agencies.
• Operates EMS ambulance in a safe manner.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one (1) year of college.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of EMT or related experience.
• EMT ADVANCE - (based on 24/48 hour shifts)

• South Carolina State Advanced-EMT Certification.
• National Registry of EMT, Advanced EMT Certification.
• CPR Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• IMPORTANT: Submit a copy of your state and national registry certification card with application. Applications submitted without these items will not be considered.

All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.