Advanced EMT

General Statement of Duties

Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services is seeking dedicated and passionate first responder heroes to join our team as Advanced EMTs (AEMTs). AEMTs perform skilled work in providing prehospital medical care to sick or injured persons. The Advanced EMT is an intermediate EMS certification level recognized by the State of North Carolina between the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic level certifications. These positions fill an important care gap between the EMT Basic and Paramedic positions.

AEMT is credentialed to provide prehospital medical care above that which an EMT can provide at the advanced level. This includes intubation, intraosseous and intravenous fluid/medication administration, administer intramuscular injections, and administer epinephrine during cardiac arrest.  An employee in this class performs advanced lifesaving techniques assigned to the AEMT by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services. Tact, courtesy, and firmness are required in dealing with sick or injured persons and with the general public. Work is performed according to established emergency medical procedures and techniques, but the employee must exercise considerable independent judgment in treating a patients symptoms and in providing basic and advanced patient care. Work is performed under general supervision and is evaluated by the employee's ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.

Distinguishing Features

• Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
• Working knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
• Working knowledge of city and county geography and location of roads and streets, hospitals and nursing homes.
• Working knowledge of radio communications equipment.
• Skill in diagnosing a victim's condition and applying emergency medical care.
• Ability to drive an ambulance safely under various weather conditions.
• Ability to deal with patients, their families, and others courteously, and firmly when necessary.
• Ability to lift substantial weight.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Maintaining a specific license such as a driver's license in good standing, without a lapse or loss of a privilege to drive in compliance with North Carolina law, and in compliance with applicable DOT standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers if required to perform the duties assigned to the position.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by courses in emergency medical care.
• One year experience as an EMT required.
• Certification by the NC Department of Human Resources Office of Emergency Medical Services and the NC Board of Examiners as an Advanced EMT required.
• Must have a valid NC driver's license. - Lifting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency calls as an ambulance driver or attendant, performs necessary rescue work, administers necessary emergency medical care, and transports persons to appropriate medical facilities.
• Administers medications and performs medical procedures that have been approved for AEMT by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Service.
• Staff a transport unit with another provider. Drive and/or deliver patient care. Will be expected to work towards the crew chief role. This includes documentation, restocking of units, and cleaning/disinfecting.
• Maintains ambulance, equipment, and supplies in proper working order. -Attend in-service training. This is mandated training to maintain NC certification and meet directives of the medical director and training division.
• Serve in an acting role training either new employees or students.
• Gives talks on emergency medical services at schools.
• Assist with precepting newly certified AEMTs to complete medical clearance.
• Conducts tours of station as requested.
• Cleans ambulances and stations.
• Studies street and road patterns of the County.
• Performs related work as necessary.