Basic E.M.T - PRN

Crisp Regional•Cordele, GA

14d

About The Position

Operates emergency services in response to requests for emergency service within the designed coverage area and comply with all states and local laws governing the operation of emergency vehicles. Ensures that the emergency vehicles are clean, organized, properly maintained, and appropriately stocked with medical supplies necessary to respond to emergency situations. Responds to requests from emergency services and establishes and maintains two-way communication with Emergency Service personnel in route to the emergency scene and returning to the Emergency Department, communicating to department staff estimated arrival times and patient vital statistics. Assess the emergency scene once on site and evaluate and stabilize ill or injured patients within the scope of parameters established by state law. Performs emergency vehicle extractions and disentanglement as needed. Assess the patients’ medical condition, obtain a medical history, and communicate that assessment and history to the medical control physician ensuring the understanding of the medical event. Provides basic first aid and treatment take and records patient vital signs, oxygen levels, and other pertinent medical data and information. Documents of medical history, vital signs, other pertinent information and assessment findings on appropriate form for inclusion in the patients’ medical record. Applies basic sterile and isolation techniques in the treatment of patients and administers IV therapy based on patient condition and as directed by medical control physician. Administers drugs and medications consistent with the EMT certification. Loads patient into the emergency vehicle once stabilized and transport to the Emergency Department and provides emergency care and treatment while in transit under the direction of a physician. Assists in the transportation of patients into and out of the Emergency Department and between various departments in the hospital. Assists Emergency Department physicians and nurses as requested in the treatment of patients. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of emergency equipment used in the care of patients. Assist in training new technicians. Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Operates emergency services in response to requests for emergency service
Complies with all states and local laws governing the operation of emergency vehicles
Ensures that the emergency vehicles are clean, organized, properly maintained, and appropriately stocked with medical supplies
Responds to requests from emergency services and establishes and maintains two-way communication with Emergency Service personnel
Communicates estimated arrival times and patient vital statistics to department staff
Assess the emergency scene and evaluate and stabilize ill or injured patients
Performs emergency vehicle extractions and disentanglement as needed
Assess the patients’ medical condition, obtain a medical history, and communicate that assessment and history to the medical control physician
Provides basic first aid and treatment take and records patient vital signs, oxygen levels, and other pertinent medical data and information
Documents of medical history, vital signs, other pertinent information and assessment findings on appropriate form
Applies basic sterile and isolation techniques in the treatment of patients
Administers IV therapy based on patient condition and as directed by medical control physician
Administers drugs and medications consistent with the EMT certification
Loads patient into the emergency vehicle once stabilized and transport to the Emergency Department
Provides emergency care and treatment while in transit under the direction of a physician
Assists in the transportation of patients into and out of the Emergency Department and between various departments in the hospital
Assists Emergency Department physicians and nurses as requested in the treatment of patients
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of emergency equipment used in the care of patients
Assist in training new technicians
Performs other related job duties as assigned