Emergency Medical Technician

Job Description

• Responds to the medical emergency calls, drives to the scene and provides basic and advanced  life support to the victims before they are transported to the hospital.
• Evaluates the nature and extent of illness/injury to determine the right course of actions. Conduct patient assessment, including interpretation of ECG.
• Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Communicating with  medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain   instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate facility.
• Manages critically injured/ill patients by providing medical aid such as AED/Defibrillator, provide CPR, proper  techniques to control  bleeding and shock and stabilize the condition.
• Perform Peripheral intravenous cannulation and administer intravenous medications except Narcotics and controlled medications
• Administers crystalloid IV solutions 
• Administers Glucagon Hypokit for hypoglycemia
• Administration of activated charcoal, oral glucose and oxygen. 
• Administer epinephrine by subcutaneous injection or automatic injection device for   anaphylaxis.
• Administer aspirin/Sub lingual Nitroglycerin for suspected myocardial infarction.
• Constantly assesses the patient enroute to the emergency facility, administers additional care as indicated or directed by medical control. 
• Maintains vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenishes first-aid equipment and supplies. 
• Restocks all supplies in the ambulance and replace used blankets, linens and other supplies. 
• Cleans all equipment following appropriate disinfecting protocols.