BLS Provider (EMT)

Description

General Description Under general supervision, provides emergency medical care and transport for the sick and injured. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, delivers Basic Life Support (BLS) care, and assists Advanced Life Support (ALS) providers in accordance with established medical protocols, policies, and procedures.  ## Essential Functions **Duties and Responsibilities ** Responds to emergency calls; assesses patient condition; provides appropriate BLS treatment; assists ALS providers; transports patients to appropriate medical facilities; completes electronic patient care reports; maintains equipment and ambulances; participates in required training and meetings; complies with all departmental policies, SOGs, and regional/state protocols. 

Additional Duties: ** Performs station and equipment maintenance, participates in public education events, assists with training activities, and completes other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel. Responsibilities, Requirements and Impacts ** Requires sound clinical judgment, adherence to protocols, and the ability to function in high-stress environments. Actions and decisions have a direct impact on patient outcomes, public safety, and organizational liability.  Data Responsibility: Accurately documents patient care information, maintains records, and utilizes electronic patient care reporting systems in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards. 

People Responsibility:  Interacts professionally with patients, families, coworkers, hospital staff, and the general public while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism.  Asset Responsibility:  Responsible for proper use, care, and maintenance of ambulances, medical equipment, supplies, and assigned facilities to prevent loss and ensure operational readiness.  Mathematical Requirements: ** Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations related to vital signs, medication assistance, and patient assessment as required within EMT-B scope of practice.  Communications Requirements: ** Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing; capable of completing reports, understanding protocols, and communicating via radio and electronic systems.  Judgment Requirements: Exercises independent and sound judgment in emergency situations with guidance from protocols and medical direction.  Complexity of Work: ** Work involves high levels of complexity due to unpredictable emergency environments, requiring rapid assessment, decision-making, and adaptability. impact of Errors: ** Errors may result in serious injury or death, damage to equipment, legal liability, or loss of public trust.  Physical Demands:  Requires very heavy work, including lifting and moving patients exceeding 100 pounds, prolonged standing, bending, and operating equipment in adverse conditions.  Equipment Usage:  Utilizes ambulances, cardiac monitors/defibrillators, airway equipment, radios, immobilization devices, and other EMS-related tools and equipment. 

**Unavoidable Hazards: ** Exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous environments, traffic hazards, adverse weather, and high-risk emergency scenes. 

Safety of Others:  Maintains a high level of responsibility for the safety and well-being of patients, coworkers, and the general public.  ## Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: ** High school diploma or GED; minimum of one (1) year experience as a cleared EMT-B provider in an E911 system.  Special Certifications and Licenses:** Valid Virginia EMT-B certification; American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification; valid driver's license; EVOC certification; ICS 100, 200, 700, 800 (or ability to obtain within 3 months).