Essential Job Functions

Applies basic life support skills to triage, rescue, treat, and transport injured or ill persons

Responds to medical emergencies

Provides patient care functions

Directs medical activities at multiple patient scenes or mass casualty incidents until relieved by qualified supervisor; performs triage, coordinates medical transportation of the sick and injured

Protects property from water and smoke

Responds to fire alarms and other emergency calls

Leads out hose line, selects and operates hose nozzle, depending on type of fire, and directs stream of water or chemicals onto fire

Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of experience as an EMT Basic

Licenses/Certifications:

Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
Licensed Firefighter

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the appropriate scope of care as defined by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, and Alcorn State University EMS policies and procedures
Knowledge of stress response and methods to ensure personal well being
Knowledge of body substance isolation
Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal
Ability to effectively deal with trauma and serious illness in emergency situations
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment
Ability to anticipate/identify problems, taking initiative to prevent/correct them
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel
Ability to operate specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state and local law, regulations and standards
Ability to maintain accurate records
Ability to handle telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information

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