JOB SUMMARY: Administers first aid treatment to and arranges for transport of sick or injured
persons to medical facility, working as member of emergency medical team. Provides protective
services by making periodic tours to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire
control equipment. Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations pertaining to personnel,
visitors, and premises.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Duties include essential function of providing emergency medical technician services as designated by
client contract. May be assigned a service grade or rank in a chain of command in conformance with
contract requirements or to facilitate the delivery of service, according to business necessity.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The functions listed describe the business purpose of this job. Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented
separately. The employee might not be required to perform all functions listed. Additional duties may be assigned, and
functions may be modified, according to business necessity.
All assigned duties or tasks are deemed to be part of the essential functions, unless such duties or tasks are unrelated to
the functions listed, in which case they are deemed to be other (non-essential) functions.
Employees are held accountable for successful job performance. Job performance standards may be documented
separately, and may include functions, objectives, duties or tasks not specifically listed herein.
In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be
aware of company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations. Employees are
required to notify superiors upon becoming aware of unsafe working conditions.
All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in
conformance with applicable company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of
company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or
authorized company representatives.
1. Determines nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid
procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of
persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice.
2. Administers prescribed first aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle,
performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen, treatment of minor
wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation.
3. Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain
instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of victims at treatment facility.
4. Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process; assists visitors with a
legitimate need to gain entry to the facility; screens visitors and client
