Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Company: Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSalary: VolunteerGeneral Definition of WorkThe
Volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a non-compensated
position that performs difficult service work providing emergency
medical care. Work is performed under emergency conditions and
usually involves an element of personal danger. Work is performed
under regular supervision.Volunteer EMS Providers do not perform
fire suppression activities and typically staff an ambulance/medic
unit. Their service is limited to functions that are classified as
Emergency Medical Services.Essential Functions
- Responding to emergency calls; providing basic and advanced
life support emergency medical services; transport of sick and
injured persons, and preparing and maintaining detailed
record.
- Volunteer EMS Providers participate in EMS drills and attend
classes on emergency medical services, disaster control, and
related fields, maintain skill levels through ongoing training to
prevent degradation of skills;
- Participates in community awareness and public education
programs; maintains apparatus and equipment in ready condition;
assists in the inspection and maintenance of equipment and
apparatus;
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks as assigned such as:
data entry and preparing activity reports.
- Inventories and stock supplies on ambulances;
- Compliance with the Department's Volunteer Minimum Training
Standard Policy.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThis is an
entry-level position. We provide all of the training you require.
By the time you complete your training, you will have the following
knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques of
emergency care, including diagnosis, proper treatment, and
transportation;
- Thorough knowledge of the street system and geography of the
County;
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions;
ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with
volunteer members, career staff, and the general public; ability to
keep records and prepare reports;
- Obtain or possess and maintain certification as an Emergency
Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic, EMT - Advanced or an
EMT-Paramedic.
- Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner, following
all applicable safety guidelines; work in real and potentially
hazardous conditions to the extent of possible serious injury or
loss of life; recall facts and conditions observed while under
severe physical and emotional stress.
- Learn and apply technical information pertaining to EMS; Work
within a para-military organization and respond readily to
directives.
- Service and operate EMS equipment and apparatus; perform
necessary maintenance, testing, and care of EMS equipment and
apparatus; prevent waste and damage of materials, supplies, and
equipment; perform general maintenance and minor repairs to station
facilities; perform assigned janitorial activities and minor
maintenance.
- Perform community service activities;
- Maintain necessary records and reports, incident forms, and
daily shift operation logs, to accommodate the needs of the
department including computer data entry.Physical Requirements/Work
EnvironmentThis position will require that members wear and
maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as,
but not limited to, steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, N95
respirator or other designated safety attire and equipment in
designated areas of risk. This is heavy work requiring the exertion
of 100 pounds of force regularly, up to 50 pounds of force
frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects, and some very heavy work requiring exertion in excess of
100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force
frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move
objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting
and grasping, vocal communication is required for expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying
detailed or important instructions to other accurately, loudly, or
quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal
spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through
oral communications and/to make fine distinctions in sound; visual
acuity is required for color perception, night vision, peripheral
vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation
of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and
thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and
activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside
environmental conditions, extreme cold and extreme heat. The worker
may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear
specialized PPE.Minimum Position Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Successfully complete the application process to include:
- A criminal history record check, including fingerprinting
- Driving record check
- Online training courses
- CPR certification
- Complete a minimum of one 12-hour shift each week
- Enroll in the first available certification class including:
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC),
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Maintain the personal protective equipment (PPE) issued by
AVFRD
- Complete the annual physical scheduled and paid for by Loudoun
County Combined Fire and Rescue System
Keywords: Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, Germantown , Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Professions , Ashburn, Maryland
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