Overview
Join our dynamic emergency response team as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), where your vital role is to provide immediate, high-quality pre-hospital care to individuals in urgent need. As an EMT, you will be the frontline hero, delivering critical care with professionalism and compassion. Your expertise will help stabilize patients, assess their condition swiftly, and transport them safely to healthcare facilities. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives while working in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to emergency calls, providing essential medical assistance on scene and during transport
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiological evaluations
- Manage airway obstructions and administer airway management techniques to ensure proper breathing
- Deliver basic life support (BLS), including CPR, AED use, and medication administration when necessary
- Utilize triage skills to prioritize patient care based on severity and urgency of injuries or illnesses
- Operate emergency vehicles safely, adhering to traffic laws and driving protocols while managing heavy lifting and physical exertion
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care reports, vital signs, medications administered, and incident details
- Apply aseptic techniques during procedures such as venipuncture and injection administration to prevent infection
- Collaborate with hospital staff, including Level I Trauma Centers and Level II trauma centers, ensuring seamless patient handoff and communication
- Keep current with medical terminology, anatomy knowledge, DME (durable medical equipment) handling, and emergency medicine protocols
Requirements
- Valid EMT certification with current licensure in good standing
- Prior experience in critical care settings or hospital environments preferred; experience in emergency room or urgent care is highly valued
- Demonstrated proficiency in airway management, patient assessment, and vital signs monitoring
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, medication administration, and aseptic techniques
- Experience with critical care transport services is a plus; familiarity with Level I Trauma Centers or Level II trauma centers is advantageous
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including heavy lifting and prolonged periods of standing or walking
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; experience operating emergency vehicles required
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure in high-stress situations
This role is essential for delivering life-saving care efficiently and compassionately. If you’re passionate about emergency medicine and eager to serve your community with energy and professionalism, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $15.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
Work Location: In person
