Emergency Medical Technician EMT

Under the ambulance Chief and NAAS officers, the ideal Emergency Medical
Technician (“employee”) will perform duties associated with providing
rescue services and emergency medical care to the sick and injured in
accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and NAAS policies.
General Responsibilities The employee must possess and apply
knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of an emergency
medical technician and rescuer, in a dignified and compassionate manner,
including but not limited: – Responding to emergency and non-emergency
calls calmly, efficiently and promptly; – Administering basic life
support to patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a
pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, and standards; – Assessing the nature and extent of injury
or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be
followed; – Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden
illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques; –
Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in a
pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, local, laws,
regulations, and standards and in accordance with NAAS policies, rules,
and guidelines; – Effectively communicating with professional medical
personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding
further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the
appropriate center; – Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd
disbursement and restraint of family and friends; and – Completing
patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other
forms in a competent and timely fashion. – Adhere to and follow all
Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by
bloodborne pathogens; and – Educate and /or train squad personnel, EMS
trainees and the public QUALIFICATIONS Educational Requirements The
employee must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as
evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and
maintain current state emergency medical technician certification. An
employee must also maintain the required annual continuing medical
education credits as set forth by the MA OEMS. Certificates, Licenses
And Registrations The employee must possess and maintain a valid
drivers license, current MA EMT certification, American Red Cross CPR
for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS
certification, and other certifications as required. Employment begins
immediately with classes beginning in February to attain relevant
certification; funding is available for those who qualify. Abilities
Required And Special Requirements The employee must possess basic
working knowledge of a computer, and be able to enter necessary data
into a computer. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION The physical
demands described here are representative of those that must be met by
an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
position. The position requires significant physical strength and
dexterity and the ability to function in very adverse environments with
exposure to numerous safety risks typically found at emergency scenes. –
STANDING/WALKING – SITTING – LIFTING AND CARRYING – BENDING AND
STOOPING – CROUCHING AND KNEELING – CLIMBING – REACHING – PUSHING AND
PULLING – HANDLING OR GRASPING – HAZARDS On the Job Training is
available for those who qualify. If interested in learning about
eligibility, please email
[mherzig@masshireberkshirecc.com](mailto:mherzig@masshireberkshirecc.com?subject=Interested%20in%20learning%20more%20about%20OJT%20eligibility%20){target=”blank”
rel=”noopener noreferrer”} Classes to attain certification begin in
February.