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Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

EMT-Basic – Franklin Transport - Ft

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeRocky Mount, VA, USA$20.10 - $28.14In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Virginia.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is required.
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness and Prehospital Trauma Life Support or Basic Trauma Life Support Basic are required within one year of hire.
  • Must provide a copy of a current driving record and meet driving eligibility requirements.
  • Must maintain continuing education hours to meet state or national recertification standards.

Responsibilities

  • Administer basic life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by a physician.
  • Respond to medical emergencies in a 911 setting, protect life, and administer cardiac and trauma support when needed.
  • Provide initial treatment at emergency scenes, assess patient response, and adjust treatment as needed.
  • Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures or determine the need for additional assistance.
  • Administer emergency procedures including patient extrication, defibrillation, other non-invasive treatments, medications, and basic-level treatments.
  • Observe, record, and report patients’ conditions, reactions to drugs and treatments, and significant incidents to physicians or command center personnel.
  • Keep current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and applications of new drugs, materials, and equipment.
  • Take responsibility for personal actions and those of support team members, and coordinate activities with external entities as needed.
  • Prepare required reports and maintain activity records.
  • Obtain information needed for patient insurance billing and understand covered and non-covered charges for ambulance services and insurance guidelines.
  • Write clearly and present numerical data and patient reports effectively and on time.
  • Maintain knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software.
  • Check assigned units daily, clean and stock them, and report malfunctions to the in-house mechanic.
  • Use supplies cost-effectively and use resources appropriately.
  • Transport patients to hospital and non-hospital sites while observing safety guidelines.
  • Maintain basic transport medical knowledge and abilities and an excellent driving record; operate a vehicle to an emergency scene as needed.
  • Follow applicable state and federal laws, agency protocols, and Carilion policies and procedures for safety and patient care.
  • Maintain continuing education requirements under National, State, and Carilion standards.

About the Company

Carilion Clinic

Non-profit health system delivering comprehensive care

Carilion Clinic is a non-profit health care system in Virginia that serves about one million people through a network of hospitals, outpatient specialty centers, and primary care practices. It delivers care via multi-specialty physician teams that collaborate to put the patient first, aiming to improve outcomes and quality of care while advancing medical education and research. Its approach centers on integrated care across a broad regional network, combined with ongoing teaching and clinical studies. This makes it different from many competitors by pairing patient-focused, outcome-driven care with a strong emphasis on education and research within a nonprofit framework. The company’s goal is to provide high-quality health care, improve patient outcomes, and advance medical knowledge through education and research.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$310K
Headquarters
Roanoke, VA
Founded
1976

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