Emergency Medical Technician (Greenville Full-Time)
About The Position
Provides basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. Evaluates patients and relays pertinent information to medical facilities. Works closely with paramedics to provide effective, efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols. The EMT is accountable for their actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician and for the quality of care delivered. The role includes performing basic life support techniques, providing specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transporting patients by ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function. The EMT may assist with supervising, training, and directing new EMTs, EMS students, and other outside-agency personnel as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of an approved EMT course of study and current certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Current BLS-CPR certification or recognition as required by current EMS Act regulations.
- Successful completion of the Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training course.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to drive a minimum of four hours per shift.
- Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic pre-hospital emergency care to sick and injured patients.
- Evaluate patients and relay pertinent information to appropriate medical facilities.
- Perform basic life support techniques and specified field treatment for medical emergencies in accordance with established protocols.
- Transport emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities using an ambulance, wheelchair vehicle, or medical van.
- Remain accountable for actions as a certified EMT and for the quality of emergency and non-emergency care delivered.
- Assist with the supervision, training, and direction of new EMTs, EMS students, and other outside-agency personnel as directed.
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
