Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

JOB PURPOSE

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) utilizes ambulances and other equipment to respond to medical emergencies and deliver patient care support and evaluation in a pre-hospital setting, this generally includes assessing the patient, determining the proper emergency care, and administering treatment as necessary. 

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes ambulances and equipment in accordance with established procedures for the delivery of effective emergency treatment. 
• Responds to emergency calls and delivers pre-hospital patient care in emergency situations. 
• Determines the nature of and the extent of a patient’s illness, injuries and other pre existing conditions and administers appropriate procedures. 
• Handles the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury.
• Controls life threatening situations including controlling severe bleeding, treating shock.
• Stabilizes non-life-threatening situations including managing wounds. 
• Obtains appropriate assistance from the Fire Services, Police Service and other public safety agencies. 
• Provides receiving hospital staff with the oral and written reports (PCR) of observations and patient care provided. 
• Assists hospital staff as required.
• Ensures that personnel protective gear is available and operational. 
• Drives, provides basic maintenance and upkeeps vehicles. 
• Conducts cleaning and decontamination of vehicles interior and exterior and their ancillary equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures. 
• Operates communication equipment in accordance with Dispatch Centre procedures.
• Participates in related legal issues as the need arises. 
• Demonstrates reflective practice and commitment to ongoing development of personal practice. 
• Performs other related duties and directed. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.
• Must have the physical strength to bend, pull, push, and lift up heavy objects.
• Must be able to work weekends, nights and public holidays as scheduled. 
• Must be well groomed at all times and adhere to the TRHA’s standards of professional conduct consistent with the job of an Emergency Medical Technician. 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) O’level subjects including Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject. 
• Two (2) years working experience; experience in a health care environment will be an asset. 
• Certificate in CPR. 
• Current EMT certification. 
• Valid Class 3 & 4 Driver’s License issued by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Three (3) years driving experience including one (1) year driving Heavy T vehicles.
• NREMT certification will be an asset. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including report writing skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions. 
• Ability to exercise sound judgement while working in a stressful environment.
• Must be computer literate.

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