EMT-Basic - Giles EMS - FT

What You'll Help With

The Emergency Medical Technician administers basic life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by physician. Performs a variety of skills related to acute and non-acute settings in ground transport. Responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting and protects life and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, defibrillation, and other non-invasive treatments.
• Administers medications and initiates treatments at the basic level.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center staff, patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills in dealing with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations.
• Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material, and equipment.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members.
• Captures required reports and maintains records of activities.
• Writes clearly and presents numerical data/patient reports effectively and on time.
• Maintains knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software.
• Checks daily units assigned, clean and stocks, and reports any malfunctions to the in-house mechanic.
• Maintains cost efficiency in supplies and uses resources appropriately.
• Transports patients to hospital and non-hospital sites observing safety guidelines.
• Maintains basic transport medical knowledge and abilities.
• Maintains an excellent driving record and may operate vehicle to emergency scene.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal laws, and follows agency protocols, Carilion Policies and Procedures regarding safety and patient care.
• Maintains continuing education requirements by National, State, and Carilion standards.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Virginia. AHA BLS - HCP required at time of hire. HAZMAT Awareness and PHTLS or BTLS Basic required within one year of hire date.

Qualifications

• Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re-certification status as required by State (National) standards.

Benefits

All of our driving positions do require that you provide a copy of your current driving record and meet eligibility requirements. A $7,500.00 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

Pay

Compensation Range: $20.10 - $28.14

Schedule

Variable Hours (United States of America)