Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

PLUS 15% HAZARDOUS PAY

DEFINITION

Under the general supervision of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Supervisor or higher-level officer, an employee in this class takes charge of all Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and ancillary personnel on their assigned shift.

This is specialized work in the protection of life and property through the performance of emergency medical services for the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Service (VIFEMS). An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) manages staff engaged in EMS duties and manages the station on a day-to-day basis.

DUTIES (NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE)

Responds to all emergency medical requests and renders advanced emergency medical (AEMT) assistance to all patients as required.

Performs initial and management of illness or injury to patients in accordance with specified protocol and procedure.

Prepares or assists in the preparation of patients for transport, ensuring compliance with emergency medical transport regulations, protocols, and procedures.

Provides direct advanced (AEMT) level and comprehensive patient care as required in each individual case.

Leads, guides, and/or assists in the training of lower-level technicians and/or students as specifically assigned.

Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.

Checks emergency medical equipment to ensure serviceability and compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards.

Completes and transfers patient care information and records as per established procedures.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or its equivalent, and National Registry as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and at least two (2) years of experience in the field of pre-hospital EMS as an Emergency Medical Services provider.

FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of advanced level emergency medical protocol and procedures.

Knowledge of the application of on-site emergency medical protocols and procedures.

Knowledge of the use of emergency medical transport procedures, facilities, and equipment.

Knowledge of the use and care of emergency medical service equipment.

Knowledge of related certification and re-certification requirements.

Knowledge of rules and regulations, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and policies and procedure manuals.

Skill in the application of basic and intermediate on-site emergency medical protocols and procedures.

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Ability to provide guidance and support to lower-level EMT staff, volunteers, and/or students.

FACTOR 2- SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Work is performed under the direction of the EMS Supervisor who provides supervision over continuing assignments by generally indicating what is to be done and when limitations and scheduling is expected. Work is reviewed and evaluated for accuracy by the EMS Supervisor.

FACTOR 3- GUIDELINES 

Guidelines include VIFEMS Policy and Procedures Manuel, the VIFEMS Exposure Control Policy, departmental policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

FACTOR 4- COMPLEXITY

Work consists of a wide range of responsibilities. The AEMT must appraise the situation, ensure the adequate level of response of personnel and equipment to the site, and synchronize operations with fire and law enforcement personnel. The incumbent also ensures the pickup and return-to-service of equipment at the emergency scene and operates equipment as needed. 

FACTOR 5- SCOPE AND EFFECT

The purpose of work is to respond to emergency calls, secure emergency scenes, calm distraught victims, relatives, and others, and keep them informed of operations and progress. It also involves taking charge of the lower-level staff engaged in EMS duties and managing the station on a day-to-day basis.

FACTOR 6- PERSONAL CONTACTS

Contacts are with co-workers, supervisors, personnel within the Virgin Islands Fire Emergency Medical Service Department, Department of Health, Police Department, and other external agencies, patients, family members, and the public. 

FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are made to advise, provide, obtain, or exchange information, resolve difficulties, and control the work performed by EMTs. (Some persuasion may be necessary to obtain agreement, and resolve conflict when dealing with uncooperative, difficult, or hostile people).

FACTOR 8- PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Work requires extensive physical activity which requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over fifty (50) pounds with considerable exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. 

FACTOR 9- WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.