EMS AEMT

EMS AEMT (Open Positions: 1) Closes On: December 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM CST Location: Seward County EMS, Liberal, KS 67901 Division: None Job Status: Full-Time Days Worked: Sun.
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Status: Open until filled Job Description This is a highly skilled emergency medical position.
The AEMT provides on-the scene emergency medical care and provides the first steps of medical care to injured persons.
The AEMT must be thoroughly familiar with the Kansas Division of Emergency Management regulations as well as the State of Kansas Statutes Annotated Chapter 65, Articles 6100, et seq.
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The AEMT must possess superb public relations skills, superb organizational skills; must also possess high public relations skill levels which may be utilized under dire and stressful situations.
The AEMT must possess superb Emotional Intelligence traits; be capable of making life and death decisions at a moment’s notice and when under a great deal of stress, as those decisions may impact the citizens of Seward County.
Position Requirements Education High School Diploma or GED required Work Experience Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in Emergency Medical Services System, as a EMT or AEMT or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job; must have in depth knowledge of the principles of organization development, management and supervision; must have general knowledge of the structure, functions, operations, policies and procedures of public sector administration Computer Skills Experience in using Microsoft Office, e-mail and other relevant modern office equipment Licenses/Certifications Must possess valid State of Kansas Driver’s License or be able to possess within thirty (30) days of hire, without record of suspension or revocation in any state; no felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
Must attain and maintain valid state license as a AEMT.
Must attain and maintain valid Kansas AEMT Certification, AHA, BLS, ACLS and PALS Provider Certification, NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800; may be required to attain and maintain other certifications as related to position or for specialized areas of assignment.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Essential Functions as AEMT Assists Emergency Medical Services Director and Paramedics with the: Coordination and monitoring of EMS shift/crew, facilities Interaction with federal, state and local agencies Supports policies, procedures, standards, rules and regulations and reviews for appropriate and/or necessary changes Maintains appropriate records and reports Delivers quality patient care based on current State of Kansas Board of EMS Rules/Regulations, accepted standards of care and protocols approved Provides leadership and mentoring to subordinates Provides training to staff, new hire and personnel on orientation Reviews reports for completeness and accuracy and provides feedback to employees Evaluates individual performance and provides recommendations for review, training, remediation or personal reward Maintains a quality assurance review of ambulance calls as part of the Emergency Medical Services Department’s mandate and for the Department’s quality improvement program; identifies need(s) for training Responds on ambulance calls as a AEMT Coordinates unit check-off, cleaning an disinfection of units and equipment and completion of daily duties Evaluates need for crisis intervention in time of critical incident stress Ensures safety of EMS responders on medical and trauma scenes Ensures that the expected and established standards of patient care are met Supports the leadership of the Seward County Emergency Medical Services Director Additional Responsibilities Speaks to residents, business owners, students and community groups, performing public education using emergency medical services demonstrations and presentations In the event of a declared state of emergency, employees in this classification may be called to work during days or hours other than those for which they are regularly scheduled.
Performs related duties as required or assigned within job classification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSA'S - Knowledge of Rescue and emergency medical principles, practices and techniques Operation and maintenance requirement of various types of apparatus and equipment used in Emergency Medical Services The physical layout of various County schools, apartment complexes, etc.
Federal and/or state statutes, processes and procedures, e.
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, HIPPA, COBRA and ADA Principles and procedures for providing internal and external customer service; this includes assessing the needs of both to meet quality standards for services and to provide high levels of customer satisfaction Office record keeping methods, practices and techniques Chemicals and hazardous materials Patient care equipment Medications Cardiac monitors and all aspects medical care equipment Legal procedures Proper structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and correct grammar Skills In Providing effective leadership Planning and coordinating diverse protocols simultaneously Speaking, with confidence, to other staff members and department heads Meeting and dealing tactfully with others; able to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing Listening to verbal and/or written communication Active listening, speaking and writing Managing tense, highly charged and/or emotional situations Independent problem solving especially in complex problems Applying an acquired knowledge of procedures, rules, regulations and services of office to which assigned Emotional Intelligence, e.
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possesses self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, social skills and empathic skills Conflict management/problem solving/team building Problem solving skills must be of the highest level when dealing with emergency situations, citizen complaints and concerns as well as personnel issues Strong work ethic Superb ethical behavior Abilities to Function in life/death situations relying on sight, hearing, smell and touch and have the ability to make critical decisions while maintaining safety of others/self Acknowledge associated risk of bodily injury/death in performance of duties Perform basic and routine mechanical work involved in maintaining EMS apparatus, equipment and tools Analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine appropriate and proper courses of action Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with supervisors, AEMTs, firefighters, law enforcement and the general public Prepare reports Understand written instructions Carry out duties with a minimum of supervision Prioritize daily assignments Resolve personnel issues Communicate effectively using superb oral and written skills Social Perceptiveness – be aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do Problem Sensitivity - identify when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong Goal Setting – set and achieve goals/articulate a vision or overall objective Relationship Building - establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department heads and employees contacted in the course of work Time Management - manage time, especially during times of stress or when deadlines are involved; ability to complete projects within a required time Manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations and statutory requirements Maintain confidentiality Physical Requirements Physical Requirements The work of the AEMT is a highly responsible position which requires mental acuity.
The AEMT will be required to do complicated tasks, sit for an hour or more, speak, hear, stand, walk, balance, stoop, squat, bend, and/or kneel.
While performing this job, the employee will be required to use hands to finger movements, handle or feel, talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception and an ability to adjust focus The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
May be required to lift or move up to 150 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information Work Hours Shift rotation work of either 24 Hours or 12 Hours Depending on assigned rotation – Full Time; hours may vary Evening/Week-Ends Rotational Work Environment General indoor and outdoor environment; will work outside on a regular basis and will be exposed to smoke, bodily fluids, noise, dangerous animals, hazards of emergency driving; hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic; natural and man-made disasters and hazardous materials; wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, carcinogenic dusts, toxic or caustic chemicals; blood borne pathogens; outside weather conditions of extreme cold and/or heat; risk of electrical shock and/or explosions, radiation and vibration.
The noise level in this work environment can range from moderate to high, dependent upon the situation.
Disclaimer At the discretion of Seward County, a Background Check may be made.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Background Check.
Pre-employment and random drug testing are mandatory as well as fingerprints Nothing in this Job Description restricts the ability or right of Seward County to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing.
Tasks and responsibilities may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.
This Job Description does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Seward County.