AEMT/EMT-Basic at Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:
The primary duties of the EMT are for the delivery of emergency patient care.

They must be competent in trauma and medical situations, both pre-hospital and in the clinical setting.
They will provide BLS level care on ambulance transports, as requested.
Safe operation of ambulances and response vehicles as stipulated by EMS department policies and ND laws & regulations.
Will work in clinical setting under the supervision of the Medical Staff and in other areas of the facilities following state rules and regulations.
They will assist the EMS Director or the Education Coordinator with educational needs of the EMS department and the affiliated services and service area residents.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primary work in EMS patient care and education.
May assist in other areas of the hospital as needed.
Works with staff, patients, families, physicians and all affiliated services.
Must be willing to take call, working irregular hours.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires full range of body motion to include standing, walking, bending, stretching and sitting in ambulances for extended periods of time.
Requires lifting a minimum of 125 pounds, transferring patients and pushing occupied patient transfer carts.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful situations.
Some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids expected.