Job Description
Under the ambulance Chief and NAAS officers, the ideal Emergency Medical Technician ("employee") will perform duties associated with providing rescue services and emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and NAAS policies.
General Responsibilities
The employee must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an emergency medical technician and rescuer, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited:
- Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls calmly, efficiently and promptly;
- Administering basic life support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards;
- Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed;
- Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques;
- Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations, and standards and in accordance with NAAS policies, rules, and guidelines;
- Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center;
- Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends; and
- Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion.
- Adhere to and follow all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens; and
- Educate and /or train squad personnel, EMS trainees and the public
QUALIFICATIONS
Educational Requirements
The employee must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and maintain current state emergency medical technician certification. An employee must also maintain the required annual continuing medical education credits as set forth by the MA OEMS.
Certificates, Licenses And Registrations
The employee must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, current MA EMT certification, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS certification, and other certifications as required. Employment begins immediately with classes beginning in February to attain relevant certification; funding is available for those who qualify.
Abilities Required And Special Requirements
The employee must possess basic working knowledge of a computer, and be able to enter necessary data into a computer.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The position requires significant physical strength and dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes.
- STANDING/WALKING
- SITTING
- LIFTING AND CARRYING
- BENDING AND STOOPING
- CROUCHING AND KNEELING
- CLIMBING
- REACHING
- PUSHING AND PULLING
- HANDLING OR GRASPING
- HAZARDS
On the Job Training is available for those who qualify. If interested in learning about eligibility, please email mherzig@masshireberkshirecc.com
Classes to attain certification begin in February.
How To Apply
Please download and complete the Employment Application - instructions for submission are on page 1. Employment Application available at https://www.northernberkshireems.com/mediaItems/pdf/Employment%20Application%20Packet%20revised%2010120.pdf, or by clicking "More Information"
