Emergency Medical Technician
DeKalb County•Decatur, GA
•$57,750 - $60,638
About The Position
The Emergency Medical Technician responds to and assists with emergency and non-emergency medical calls, disasters, multi-casualty situations, fires, and other emergencies. The role treats illnesses and injuries involving adult and pediatric patients, often under stressful and hazardous conditions, while operating under a system of standing orders. The position transports patients to appropriate facilities and supports fire rescue personnel during rescue operations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Georgia Driver’s License, maintained throughout employment.
- Current State of Georgia certification as an EMT Basic or EMT Advanced, maintained throughout employment.
- Current BLS/CPR and Infection Control certificates.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as an EMT.
- Additional certifications as required by the Fire Rescue career path.
Responsibilities
- Operate an emergency vehicle to and from incident scenes and transport sick or injured patients safely and effectively to appropriate facilities.
- Evaluate incident scenes upon arrival and identify hazards to protect crew members and patients.
- Assist with patient assessment and examination, triage patients, initiate appropriate care, and evaluate whether additional resources are needed.
- Administer approved drugs in accordance with patient care protocols and the EMT’s scope of practice.
- Assess treatment effects and communicate patients’ conditions and medical information to emergency medical dispatch, hospitals, and physicians by radio and telephone.
- Provide emergency and non-emergency transportation for sick or injured people as needed.
- Assist fire rescue personnel with rescue operations.
- Complete and prepare forms, logs, records, reports, and other documentation, and maintain administrative records and files.
- Check ambulance inventory regularly to ensure adequate supplies, including supplies in drug and IV boxes; secure the drug box; maintain inventory records; and transport biohazardous waste to emergency rooms for disposal.
- Perform daily checks and scheduled inspections of communications equipment, medical equipment, and vehicles.
- Maintain current certifications by attending recertification and required training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
