As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
Under direction, drives or rides an ambulance to the location
where emergency medical treatment is needed and provides such treatment,
both at the scene and on the return trip to the hospital and does
related work as required.
Examples of the work of emergency medical technicians
are as follows:
A. To answer all calls for emergency medical treatment.
B. To drive an ambulance to the required location, park
the ambulance in a safe location and create a safe traffic environment
by placement of road flares, removal of debris and redirection of
traffic.
C. To determine the nature and extent of injury and establish
priorities for emergency care.
D. To render emergency care, such as opening and maintaining
an airway, giving positive pressure ventilation and cardio-resuscitation.
E. To stop bleeding by bandaging or tourniquets, treat
shock, immobilize fractures and provide initial care of poisoned and
burned patients.
F. To search for medical identification emblem as a clue
for providing emergency care.
G. To extricate patients from entrapment.
H. To radio the dispatcher for additional help, if needed.
I. To prepare victims for transportation in an ambulance.
J. To care for patients on return trips to the hospital.
K. To report to the dispatcher the nature and extent
of injuries to assure prompt medical care on arrival.
L. To request advice from a hospital physician or emergency
department.
N. To, on arrival, transfer to a stretcher, carry into
the hospital and give a nurse or doctor the evaluation of patient's
condition.
O. To prepare a simple report of trips made and also
enter trips into a chronological log.
P. To act as a dispatcher determining priorities in calls
for ambulance and dispatching the ambulance.
Emergency medical technicians shall possess:
A. A wide knowledge of the principles of emergency medical
or first aid treatment.
B. A wide knowledge of the use and practice of pulmonary
and cardiac resuscitation.
C. A wide knowledge of the administration of oxygen when
necessary.
D. A wide knowledge of the appropriate emergency treatment
depending on the patient's condition.
E. A wide knowledge of the priorities to be observed
in the treatment of patients.
F. The ability to read, write, speak, understand or communicate
in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position. Communication
may include such forms as American Sign Language or braille.
As a prerequisite for appointment, appointees
may be required to pass a thorough medical and psychiatric examination,
to be administered by the appointing authority. Any psychological,
medical or physical condition or defect which would prevent efficient
performance of the duties of the position, cause the appointee to
be a hazard to himself, herself or others or become aggravated as
a result of performance of these duties will be cause for rejection.