Typical Job Descriptions and Physical RequirementsEMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANAn EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN (EMT), working with their First Responder and First Responder-Driver, administers first-aid and assists in the transport of a sick or injured person to or from a medical facility. They work closely with the Dispatcher to determine the nature of call when responding to an emergency, transporting a patient from a medical facility, or assisting HCFR with an emergency situation. An EMT determines at the scene, the nature and extent of the illness or injury to establish the necessary treatment prior to transporting that patient or calling HCFR for assistance, based on National EMT-B and the SCCES Standing Orders protocol. EMTs and the First Responders are trained to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), if needed. An EMT, working with their First Responder and Driver, may administer Oxygen, Glucose, Epinephrine, and Aspirin. EMTs communicate with medical facilities when both receiving a patient for transport or transporting them to a medical facility for more extensive evaluation and treatment. An EMT is responsible for a thorough assessment of the patient and the recording of vital statistics to aid in the accurate transferable information to a receiving facility. An EMT may assist in any way deemed necessary by a higher authority whether it is HCFR or a medical facility. An EMT must be nationally certified as well as hold a Florida State Emergency Technician License. FIRST RESPONDER
A First Responder is trained to assist in the assessment of and transporting a patient to or from a medical facility. A First Responder may assist in basic life support methods which include: bandaging, splinting, spinal immobilization or administering Oxygen. A First Responder is trained to assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). A First Responder is responsible for the accurate recording of transferable information as given to a receiving facility. They are trained to communicate, as necessary, to Dispatch as to the status of the call, the call for assistance, or for information as needed. The First Responder assists in the restocking of the ambulance, the cleaning of the equipment, and maintenance of the inventory as used after an incident. The First Responder is trained to assist the EMT in any way as deemed necessary. A First Responder is required to have a training certificate as well as an American Heart Association CPR card. FIRST RESPONDER AMBULANCE DRIVER
In addition to the First Responder skills, a First Responder Driver is responsible for the safe transport of the crew, patients, or family to and from a medical facility. A FR Driver assists in the safe transfer of a patient to the gurney and then from the gurney to the receiving facility. First Responder Ambulance Drivers frequently assist in lifting a patient after a fall. Their responsibilities also include a safety check of the ambulance prior to use each day. A First Responder Ambulance Driver is required to have a training certificate, an American Heart Association CPR card, and an Emergency Vehicle Operating Certificate. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SCC EMS SQUAD MEMBERS
All crew members (EMT< FR, FR-Drivers) are required to do a minimal amount of walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, entering and exiting the ambulance, as well as lifting. It is recommended that you should be able to kneel for a minimum of 10 – 15 minutes as required, but not limited to, administering CPR or assisting in spinal immobilization. It is also recommended that you be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, and that male members of the crew be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Historically, falls are the most common reason for our response to a scene. Assisting a patient to the gurney or a chair are common occurrences. Home | Services | Volunteer Opportunities | Donations | Supporters | Contact Us | Newsletter | FAQ
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