Emergency Medical Technician
Current- Observe, record, and report to physician the patient's condition or injury, the treatment provided, andreactions to drugs or treatment.
- Immobilize patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport, using backboard or other spinalimmobilization device.
- Maintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment and replenish first aid equipment and supplies.
- Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Communicate with dispatchers or treatment center personnel to provide information about situation, toarrange reception of victims, or to receive instructions for further treatment.
- Decontaminate ambulance interior following treatment of patient with infectious disease and report case toproper authorities.