EMT (Full-Time)

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• The EMT functions as a Basic Life Support (BLS) clinician responsible for the assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport of patients in the prehospital and interfacility transport environments. EMTs provide emergency medical care consistent with:
• - West Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services (WVOEMS) Scope of Practice.
• - West Virginia Statewide EMS Protocols.
• - Medical Director standing orders and medical command.
• - Monongalia EMS policies, standard operating guidelines, and credentialing requirements.
• - EMTs are responsible for patient care, documentation, operational readiness of equipment and vehicles, professional conduct, and participation in training and quality improvement activities.
• - EMTs represent Monongalia EMS through professional interactions with patients, families, healthcare providers, public safety partners, and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

A. Possession of a high school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).

B. National Registry of EMTs Emergency Medical Technician registration and to be renewed every two (2) years.

i. (Note: Due to NREMT implementation and grandfather clauses, some staff may not have NREMT certification).

C. West Virginia Office of EMS EMT Certification to be obtained in one (1) month of hire and renewed every two years.

D. Valid Driver’s License with driving record acceptable by motor vehicle insurance carrier.

E. Minimum of two (2) years of driving experience.

F. Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety (EVOS) certification or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed every four (4) years.

G. Valid BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent) certification or successfully obtain within one (1) month of hire and renewed every two (2) years.

H. Emergency pediatric Care (EPC) certification or successfully obtain within three (3) months of hire and renewed every four (4) years.

I. West Virginia Office of EMS Blood Endorsement (Assistant) or successfully obtain within one (1) year of hire and renewed annually.

J. Successful completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) or successfully obtain within (1) month of hire.

i. IS 100: Introduction to the ICS System.

ii. IS 200: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response.

iii. IS 700: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.

iv. IS 800: National Response Framework, an Introduction.

K. Unencumbered ability to practice Emergency Medical Services within the State of WV and be in compliance with all federal, State, and Local Statutes rules and regulations.

L. Background check that does not demonstrate a threat to public safety, health or welfare nor an unwillingness to comply with state laws, rules, procedures, etc. Not have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving or other vehicular violation causing bodily injury or death within two (2) years prior to hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associate, Bachelor, or graduate level degree from a regionally accredited post-secondary educational institution .

EXPERIENCE:

1. Two (2) years or more of experience as a field provider at the EMT level.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Professional Conduct

a. Employees represent Mon EMS whenever they are on and off duty, in uniform, or otherwise identifiable as members of the organization.

b. Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the agency.

c. Avoid behavior that could damage the reputation, credibility, or public trust of Mon EMS.

d. Comply with all agency policies related to professional conduct, communications, and interactions with the public.

e. Interact respectfully with patients, coworkers, public safety agencies, hospital staff, and the public.

f. Comply with all Mon EMS policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines.

2. Minimum Professional Standards and Licensure Requirements

a. The EMS clinician must maintain the professional standards required to successfully obtain and maintain certification and licensure as an EMT. It is solely the clinicians’ responsibility to maintain these. These requirements include, but are not limited to:

i. Maintaining National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) registration as an EMT.

ii. Maintaining West Virginia EMT licensure through the West Virginia Office of EMS.

iii. Maintaining eligibility for licensure under West Virginia law and regulations.

iv. Maintaining a valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to the agency’s motor vehicle insurance carrier.

v. Maintaining all certifications and training necessary to function as an EMT by Mon EMS, the state of West Virginia, and the federal government.

3. Clinical Credentialing and Clinical Privileges

a. EMTs employed by Monongalia EMS must be clinically credentialed by the agency and its Medical Director prior to independently performing patient care independently.

b. Possession of a state EMS certification or National Registry certification alone does not grant authorization to perform clinical skills within Monongalia EMS. Clinical privileges are granted only after successful completion of agency credentialing processes (Field Training and Evaluation Program).

c. The Medical Director or designee may restrict, modify, or delay clinical privileges until competency is demonstrated.

d. EMTs may perform only those procedures and treatments that are:

i. Authorized by the West Virginia EMS Scope of Practice.

ii. Permitted under West Virginia EMS Protocols.

iii. Approved by the Mon EMS Medical Director.

iv. Authorized through Mon EMS credentialing.

e. To maintain clinical privileges, EMT must:

i. Maintain required NREMT and state licensure.

ii. Maintain required continuing education.

iii. Maintain required clinical certifications.

iv. Successfully complete agency competency evaluations.

v. Maintain compliance with protocol and documentation standards.

f. EMTs are also required to participate in:

i. Clinical review.

ii. Quality assurance and quality improvement programs.

iii. Skills verification.

iv. Protocol updates.

v. Continuing education programs.

g. Clinical performance is continuously evaluated through:

i. Patient care report audits.

ii. Quality assurance reviews.

iii. Field performance evaluations.

iv. Medical director case reviews.

v. Skills competency evaluations.

h. Clinical concerns may result in:

i. Remedial training.

ii. Temporary restriction of clinical privileges.

iii. Suspension of clinical privileges.

iv. Reassignment of duties.

v. Corrective action consistent with agency policy.

I. The Mon EMS Medical Director has the authority to:

i. Grant clinical privileges.

ii. Modify clinical privileges.

iii. Restrict clinical privileges Require additional training Suspend clinical privileges for patient safety concerns Clinical privilege decisions may occur independently of employment discipline and are intended to ensure patient safety and protocol compliance.

4. Patient Care and Clinical Operations

a. Provide Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care consistent with the West Virginia EMT Scope of practice and applicable EMS protocols.

b. Perform comprehensive patient assessments and formulate appropriate treatment plans.

c. Perform advanced airway management, pharmacological interventions, defibrillation, and other BLS procedures autho