EMT

PUCKETT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES LLC•Rome, GA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician provides patient care in emergency and non-emergency environments and ensures compliance with Georgia EMS rules and regulations. The EMT checks and maintains the ambulance, equipment, and vehicle to ensure they are clean and in proper working condition, and maintains all licenses and certifications required for the position. The role requires a current State of Georgia driver’s license and attendance at mandatory training in addition to required EMT courses. Employees must follow company policies and procedures, including protocols and standing orders approved by the company medical director. Employees hired into the position are subject to a six-month introductory probationary period.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
State of Georgia EMT license.
Basic Life Support certification.
PHTLS or equivalent certification within six months of hire.
EVOC or equivalent certification.
Current State of Georgia driver’s license.
Physically able to perform the job duties.

Responsibilities

Respond to calls for service dispatched from the Puckett EMS communications center as directed.
Provide patient care and treatment according to company policy and the company medical director’s protocols.
Clean and check the ambulance and all equipment daily; immediately report deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
Prepare and complete required reports, including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, and daily, weekly, and monthly unit check-offs.
Ensure the unit and crew members adhere to Puckett EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards; report deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Operations Manager.
Ensure vehicles placed in service comply with applicable laws, rules, licenses, and regulations established by the State of Georgia and other authorized agencies.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
Maintain readiness and professionalism while on duty, and professional appearance and conduct while wearing the company uniform on or off duty.
Work with self-motivation and little supervision or direction.
Perform other duties as required.
Attend mandatory training in addition to EMT-required courses.
Maintain licenses and certifications required for an EMT position.