EMT - Emergency Medical Technician

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Job DetailsJob Location: Ashtabula Office - ASHTABULA, OH 44004DUTIES (The duties listed below are not all-inclusive. Rather, they illustrate the type of work assigned to a position incumbent.. All duties are essential functions of the job unless otherwise noted by *. The percentage of time allocated to each group of duties is approximate.) Overview: A qualified EMT administers first-aid treatment to and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility, working as member of emergency medical team: Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives specially equipped emergency vehicle to specified location. Monitors communication equipment to maintain contact with Controller. Removes or assists in removal of victims from scene of accident or catastrophe. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice. Administers prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle. Communicates with...