Emergency Medical Technician

Job Category:

Allied Health

Work Shift/Schedule:

12 Hr Morning - Evening

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

Is under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport Supervisor. Should have knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients, as well as all definitive techniques within their scope of practice and limitations of their certification, as governed by the Department of Public Health. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to the Georgia Department of Public health, as outlined by the Georgia Office of EMS and Trauma.         
        

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: State certification as Emergency Medical Technician.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

• Minimum Experience: Level I--no experience. Pay commensurate on experience, but not required.

• Other: As approved by State of Georgia Department of Public Health to include emergency vehicle operation.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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).

• May serve as the primary patient caregiver during transport

• Is knowledgeable of all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation

• Operates NGHS vehicles within the NGHS standards and Georgia laws

• Maintains all certifications required by law/department

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintains 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.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time

• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%

• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%

• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%

• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%

• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. 

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Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.