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Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or
need for additional assistance.
Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient's vital signs.
Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.
Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.
Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking
Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle.
Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station
Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance
Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members
Meets the HEMSI standard on response times

Behavioral Core Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies on a daily basis. These
factors will be used to measure an employee’s performance throughout the workday.
Administrative:
1) Demonstrates proper attendance and punctuality requirement
2) Time management and prioritizing – uses time efficiently with existing resources
3) Dependability/Reliability - completes tasks on time and accepts responsibility for the best of the organization

5) Maintains standards for safety and security procedures
6) Upholds and implements HEMSI policy and procedures of employment
7) Pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills in order to share with the

    organization.

Communication:
1) Strong oral communication skills - to comfort and explain procedures to the patient and family members, give
orders, and relay information to others
2) Exhibits effective written communication in patient documentation
3) Demonstrates teamwork with co-workers and supports organizational success
4) Displays confidence in self and others
5) Provides excellent customer service
6) Exhibits strong interpersonal skill and compassion to offer emotional support in patient care
7) Maintains highest standards of professionalism
8) Maintains HIPPA guidelines and HEMSI privacy policies concerning confidentiality in dealing with patients,

    patient family members, and others within the community

Cognitive:
1) Problem solving – discovers, analyzes, and solves problems to overcome obstacles
2) Initiative – identifies opportunities and issues, and proactively acts to follow through on work activities to

    capitalize or resolve them
3) Innovative – generates unique ideas for improving work
4) Listening – accurately receives information and reciprocates effectively to party received from
5) Navigation skills – ability to reach desired destinations and minimize incidents of getting lost in routes
6) Exhibits adaptability – can change in demanding work environment when unexpected events happen for the
best environmental fit
7) Decision making skills – can make accurate judgments and can weigh significant risks in making critical

    decisions
9) Demonstrates attention to detail in patient care reporting

Technical:
1) Assesses patient’s condition and assists Paramedic in determining a course of treatment

Hard Skill Requirements:
1) Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
numbers, common fractions, and decimals
2) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
a. State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT
b. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
c. EVOC – once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain
d. Valid and current driver’s license
3) Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required
undergraduate EMT certificate
Soft Skill Requirements:
1) Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of
organization.
2) Writing Skills - Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.

The Employee Promise: As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of HH Health System – Highlands Medical Center. I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect. This commitment must be reflected in my behavior.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.