An employee in this class performs emergency medical procedures at the certified level, performing professional advanced life support work in operating an approved mobile medical unit, rescuing victims, and performing advanced emergency care, including administering life-sustaining treatment to patients on-site while en route to area hospitals. Work involves responding to the scene of emergency and non-emergency calls, applying necessary medical treatment to sick or injured persons, and transporting persons to a medical facility. Employees serve as a member of a response unit and are responsible for the medical care administered to the patient. Work requires considerable independent judgment in assessing the condition of patients and applying short-term relief. Employees are exposed to the normal hazards of emergency rescue work, including the risk of exposure to human body fluids and infectious diseases, thus, the work is subject to the OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens. Work is performed in accordance with established EMT and medical procedures and under departmental and local medical director-approved protocols. Pay is based on what certification level: emergency medical technician (paramedic, advanced, basic)
Certification Level: Paramedic, Advanced EMT, EMT
County: Statewide (No County)
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