EMT - Mountain Lakes Ambulance Services (FT Evenings)
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician attends to patients transported by ambulance on emergency and non-emergency calls and is responsible for patient safety during transport. Under the supervision of a paramedic, the EMT provides emergency patient care, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen, and resuscitation with an Ambu bag, and provides emergency technical care at accident scenes and other emergencies. Work includes preparation for response, responding to calls, delivering care, transportation, documentation, and post-response duties. The role may also participate in life-safety, community-awareness, and other programs as assigned, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Upon hire, one of the listed certifications: BLS, American Red Cross BLS, or BLS Instructor; and one of EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, EMT-Advanced, NREMT, or Paramedic.
- Upon hire, a Georgia driver's license or valid state driver's license.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to be a team player and self-starter.
- Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an EMT is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Visually and manually check the assigned EMS unit and equipment for functional readiness at the start of duty.
- Respond to dispatched calls within one minute between 0800 and 2300, and within three minutes between 2300 and 0800.
- Complete patient care reports and document applicable medical procedures and protocols.
- Accurately complete patient information on billing sheets and assign charge codes according to services provided.
- Know and appropriately apply departmental Standing Orders.
- Cooperate with ancillary departments and agencies to support continuity of care and investigations of illnesses or accidents.
- Communicate with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers using appropriate terminology and language.
- Replenish used supplies and equipment and sanitize the ambulance after each use.
- Assist with daily station duties and special details defined by Standard Operating Procedures.
- Operate emergency vehicles safely and in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
- Continuously observe patients during transfer, monitor for changes in condition, and relay relevant information and belongings to the receiving facility.
- Participate in community-awareness programs and public-relations events as assigned.
- Follow hospital exposure-control plans for bloodborne and airborne pathogens, use protective barriers correctly, and institute appropriate safety measures.
- Attend or complete annual education programs.
- Treat patients, families, visitors, and employees with respect, courtesy, and consideration; maintain professional composure, communication, confidentiality, appearance, and conduct.
- Work effectively with department and unit teams, use the shared-management model in practice and quality-improvement decisions, and attend at least one staff meeting per quarter.
- Support hospital mission, policies, and procedures, and demonstrate competence using the Cerner computer system.
- Complete assignments on time, accept assignments readily, report to work on time, and demonstrate dependability and flexibility with scheduling needs.
- Identify or assume activities related to the developmental needs of the unit and nursing department.
- Comply with Wellstar Health System policies, work standards, and code of conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
