**_EMT –_** **St. Mary's Hospital**

**Job Summary:**

The EMT will provide care and transportation of emergency and non-emergency patients in the pre-hospital environment and scenes at the Basic EMT level of care defined by the State EMS scope of practice. The EMT will operate an ambulance in a safe and efficient manner. Basic EMT will keep current on all required certification and continuing education.

**Essential Functions:**

+ Responds to calls and performs patient assessments
+ Provides basic airway management
+ Provides CPR and use of AED
+ Participates/attends required trainings
+ Provides proper care, safe and efficient transport
+ Maintains reports and records
+ Cares for vehicle and equipment
+ Maintains confidentiality and actively supports patient/family rights
+ Serves as a patient advocate

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions...