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Description

Under limited supervision, administers basic and/or EMT-I level advanced life support and stabilization procedures to patients at the accident or illness scene, and during transport to medical facilities. As a Field Training Officer, supervises and coordinates the orientation activities of newly hired employees participating in the department’s formal new hire field training program or ride-along basic level students while on an ambulance in field internship.

Qualifications:

Individual must possess the ability to:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Education/Other Qualifications:

Minimum Education:

· Completion of a certificate level basic or EMT-I program

· High School Diploma required

· Associate Degree in Health Sciences or related field preferred

Minimum Experience:

• · At least two years full time experience as a line EMS provider with Piedmont Emergency Medical Services as an EMT and/or EMT-I
• · Completion of Piedmont Emergency Medical Services’ Field Training Officer Program with a competency score of 80% or greater on the final exam
• · General Prerequisite Knowledge.
  • o The organizational structure of Piedmont Emergency Medical Services; geographical configuration and characteristics of response districts; emergency operations, incident management systems, safety practices, and policies and procedures regarding the operation the department as they involve line EMS providers.
• · General Prerequisite Skills.
  • The ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing utilizing technology provided by Piedmont Emergency Medical Services; write reports, letters, and memos utilizing word processing and spreadsheet programs; and effectively operate at initial incident management levels in the incident management system utilized by Piedmont Emergency Medical Services and York County

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses:

• · South Carolina EMT and/or EMT-I certification
• · NREMT-EMT and/or EMT-I Certificate preferred
• · BCLS (within 7 days of hire)- with the ability to obtain instructor status
• · PEPP or PALS- with the ability to obtain instructor status
• · Completion of the NAEMT EMS Safety Course preferred
• · Valid South Carolina or North Carolina Drivers License