Overview
Join our dynamic emergency response team as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, where your vital skills and compassionate care will make a real difference in people's lives. In this role, you will provide immediate medical assistance, stabilize patients, and support emergency medical services during critical situations. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work in fast-paced environments such as urgent care centers, hospitals, and emergency scenes, ensuring patients receive timely and effective care. Your expertise in patient assessment, airway management, and emergency medicine will be essential to saving lives and improving outcomes.
Duties
- Respond promptly to emergency calls and arrive equipped to provide critical pre-hospital care.
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiology evaluations.
- Manage airways effectively using airway management techniques and assist with ventilation as needed.
- Administer basic life support (BLS), medications, injections, and other treatments following established protocols.
- Conduct triage at the scene or hospital to prioritize patient needs based on severity and urgency.
- Document patient information accurately, including medical history, vital signs, and treatment provided.
- Operate emergency vehicles safely while adhering to all traffic laws; perform heavy lifting when necessary during patient transport or equipment handling.
- Collaborate with hospital staff and emergency responders to ensure seamless patient transfer and continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Valid EMT certification with demonstrated experience in emergency medicine settings.
- Prior hospital or Level I/Level II trauma center experience is highly preferred.
- Critical care experience or involvement in critical care transport enhances your candidacy.
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, venipuncture, DME (durable medical equipment), and aseptic techniques.
- Proficiency in patient assessment skills including vital signs measurement and physical examinations.
- Experience with airway management techniques and medication administration protocols.
- Ability to perform under pressure in urgent care or emergency room environments while maintaining professionalism.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; capable of heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks.
Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional emergency medical services! Your expertise will help save lives while advancing your career in a rewarding environment that values your skills and dedication.
Pay: $25.23 - $27.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
