EMT - Medical Transport - Full Time Nights

Northeast Georgia Medical Center•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

The EMT provides medical transport under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport Supervisor. The role requires knowledge of patient treatment and stabilization, and the ability to perform definitive techniques within the scope and limitations of EMT certification, as governed by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The EMT cares for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, following population-specific guidelines and requirements established by the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma. The EMT may serve as the primary patient caregiver during transport. Responsibilities also include maintaining emergency vehicles and equipment, communicating professionally by radio, and completing accurate documentation in accordance with Medical Transport standards.

Requirements

State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician.
High school diploma or GED.
Approval by the State of Georgia Department of Public Health, including emergency vehicle operation.
Competence in administering epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylaxis.
Ability to perform and interpret pulse oximetry and blood glucose measurements.
Ability to administer pre-measured unit doses of nebulized bronchodilator.
Competence in administering oxygen by nasal cannula or oxygen-delivery mask; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) is excluded.
Knowledge of laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation.
Ability to care for patients across neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Ability to read, write, reason, talk, use a keyboard, and drive.
Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Maintain current knowledge of pre-hospital emergency medicine and provide consistent care to sick and injured patients.
Keep the emergency vehicle clean, decontaminated, fueled, and fully stocked.
Account for ambulance equipment and retrieve equipment left at hospitals.
Complete mandatory NGHS education and maintain certifications required by law and department policy.
Use sound judgment to resolve problems through the chain of command and the NGHS Safety Took Kit.
Wear the appropriate uniform attire.
Use radio communication professionally and as directed.
Complete documentation accurately and promptly within Medical Transport standards.
Operate NGHS vehicles in accordance with NGHS standards and Georgia laws.
Perform patient-care duties within the scope and limitations of EMT certification, including applicable patient assessment and treatment tasks.