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EMT I/A / Firefighter Recruit (FT & PT)

Habersham County Board of Commissioners
Habersham County, GA

Job Details

Part-time | Full-time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Cardiovascular emergency response
BLS Certification
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

This position is responsible for protecting lives and property endangered by emergency
situations. This position also must be able to provide a high level of pre-hospital advanced
emergency medical care to sick and/or injured patients of all ages within their certification level.
They will aid at fire scenes as needed for personnel medical monitoring, rehab, and assisting
with moving equipment such as ladders, hose, etc. when needed.

Major Duties:
• Administers first aid and CPR.

Inspects assigned apparatus and equipment; cleans, repairs, and performs routine

maintenance on same.

Performs housekeeping, building maintenance, and grounds keeping duties.
Participates in and assists with training sessions.
Prepares incidents reports, gas and vehicle maintenance logs, and other reports.
Performs all pre-hospital patient care to their level of certification in compliance with

Habersham County Emergency Services patient care protocols, as approved by the
Emergency Services Director.

Performs daily inspections of ambulances and on-board supplies and equipment and

restocks after each call.

Completes the State required Patient Care Report on each call dispatched.
Drives and controls an ambulance.
Completes monthly educational requirements and training.
Complies with State Office of EMS Standards.
Adheres to department-specific Infection Control guidelines.
Exhibits an understanding of the Compliance Program and is willing to report compliance

issues.

Understands and demonstrates compliance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Comply with all Patient Safety Standards.
Maintains department-specific safety issues.
Performs daily inspections of ambulances and on-board supplies and equipment and

restocks after each call.

Use all departmental electronic/technology reporting and data scheduling software.

Habersham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

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Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. Associate’s degree is preferred.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of

Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

One-year EMT experience preferred.
Licensure or other Certifications: EMT-I/A certification required.
Must be BLS and NIMS compliant.
Current EMT-I or A registration in the State of Georgia.
Current CPR and NIMS compliant.
Ability to complete the Firefighter 1 training program during the first 6 months of hire and

meet job requirements for Habersham County Firefighter/EMT-I.

Will be required to obtain Class F driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia following

completion of Fire School or prior.

Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience which provides the

requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

The successful candidate must complete a Reference Check, Background Check, Pre-
Employment Drug Screening and Physical prior to the start of employment.

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