ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Drives ambulance in response to emergency calls; requests additional resources for the control of incidents as required; and ensures safety at the scene.
• Provides basic life support and emergency care to the sick and injured; assesses nature of any trauma; determines nature and extent of injuries and illnesses and assists in making decisions regarding proper courses of action; assists in lifting and carrying patients in and out of ambulance; and transports patients to appropriate medical facility.
• Performs such procedures as immobilization and bandaging, wound treatment, control of
bleeding, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), opening airways, taking and interpreting vital signs, cardiac activity monitoring, oxygen administration and other procedures as permitted according to certification; maintains constant awareness of patient condition; identifies and relays diagnostic signs to medical personnel while in route to medical facility; and reports verbally and in writing to emergency room personnel upon arrival.
• Assists with extrication and other rescue procedures as necessary.
• Notifies dispatch personnel and Coroner's Office in the case of patient death; arranges for the protection of property and evidence at the scene.
• Prepares run reports to document patient care, response time, compliance with medical
protocol and patient billing information.
• Cleans and decontaminates vehicles and equipment; and notifies proper personnel of
equipment/vehicle maintenance needs.
• Assists in stocking supplies in station and ambulances as needed.
• Performs all work in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations,
medical/emergency protocols and standards of quality and safety.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as required.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
• Performs general clerical work as required including, but not limited to, preparing reports,
copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, etc.
• Keeps abreast of new technology, methods and regulations for emergency medical assistance operations; attends meetings, training and continuing education classes as required and/or appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills and maintain certifications.
• May need to be available 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response as assigned.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED supplemented by education in emergency medical technology or a closely related field.
Requires at least six (6) months of related work experience.

Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Must complete required coursework and maintain South Carolina and National Registry of EMT's certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Basic), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); obtain any other certifications deemed necessary by Department Head.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.

This is a part-time position. Employees are scheduled to work 12.25 per week. Typical work hours and days are Monday through Sunday, 6:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Must work 4 hours each week to maintain part-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.