EMT - White Co EMS - Full Time - 24/48 Schedule

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) works under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport Supervisor. This role requires knowledge of patient treatment and stabilization, including definitive techniques within the scope of practice and certification limitations, as governed by the Department of Public Health. The EMT will care for patients across all age groups, from neonate to geriatric. Clinical duties must adhere to population-specific guidelines and the Georgia Department of Public Health, as outlined by the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma. The position involves operating emergency vehicles and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medicine. Responsibilities include ensuring the ambulance is clean, decontaminated, fueled, and fully stocked, as well as maintaining and retrieving equipment. The EMT must also complete mandatory NGHS education, use sound judgment in problem-solving, adhere to the chain of command and the NGHS Safety Took Kit, dress in appropriate uniform attire, and use radio communication professionally. Documentation must be completed accurately and expeditiously according to Medical Transport standards.

Requirements

State certification as Emergency Medical Technician.
High School Diploma or GED
As approved by State of Georgia Department of Public Health to include emergency vehicle operation.

Nice To Haves

Competent in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis
Perform pulse oximetry and blood glucose measurements and interpretation
Can perform administration of pre-measured unit doses of nebulized bronchodilator
Competent in the administration of oxygen using the nasal cannula or mask designed for delivery of oxygen. This does not include the High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).

Responsibilities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medicine relative to pre-hospital treatment of all sick and injured patients and ensures that care is consistently delivered to every patient.
Ensures that emergency vehicle is clean and decontaminated at all times and that vehicle is fueled and fully stocked.
Maintains all equipment on the ambulance is accounted for at all times, and that any equipment left at the hospital is retrieved.
Maintains and complies with all mandatory NGHS education.
Uses sound judgment in resolving problems using the chain of command and the NGHS Safety Took Kit.
Properly dresses in appropriate uniform attire.
Uses radio communication professionally and as directed.
Documentation is completed accurately and expeditiously within the standards of Medical Transport.
May serve as the primary patient caregiver during transport.
Operates NGHS vehicles within the NGHS standards and Georgia laws.
Maintains all certifications required by law/department.