Job Overview
Join our dynamic emergency response team as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), where your vital skills and quick thinking will make a difference in critical moments. In this role, you will provide immediate medical care and transportation for patients experiencing urgent health issues, ensuring their safety and comfort from the scene of an incident to healthcare facilities. Your expertise in emergency medicine, patient assessment, and airway management will be essential in delivering high-quality care under pressure. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to serve your community while honing your skills in a fast-paced environment.
Duties
- Respond promptly to emergency calls, assessing the scene for safety and patient condition
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and physiology evaluations
- Administer basic life support (BLS), medication, injections, and other emergency treatments following established protocols
- Manage airway patency and ventilation using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Conduct triage to prioritize patient care based on severity and medical needs
- Transport patients safely to hospitals or trauma centers, ensuring continuous monitoring during critical care transport
- Maintain detailed documentation of patient care, vital signs, treatments administered, and incident reports
- Operate emergency vehicles responsibly, adhering to traffic laws and safety procedures, including heavy lifting when necessary
- Collaborate with hospital staff and emergency responders to facilitate seamless patient handoff and communication
Qualifications
- Valid EMT certification with demonstrated EMT experience in emergency medicine settings
- Prior hospital or emergency room experience highly preferred, especially within Level I Trauma Centers or Level II trauma centers
- Critical care experience is a strong plus, including familiarity with critical care transport procedures
- Knowledge of DME (Durable Medical Equipment), venipuncture, injection administration, and aseptic techniques
- Strong understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and vital signs interpretation
- Ability to perform physical examinations accurately and efficiently under pressure
- Excellent patient assessment skills with a focus on trauma triage and urgent care procedures
- Experience with airway management techniques such as intubation or ventilation support preferred
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; ability to operate emergency vehicles safely
- Capable of heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks required during urgent care situations
Join us if you’re passionate about providing life-saving care with energy and precision! This role is ideal for motivated individuals eager to make a tangible difference in emergency medicine while advancing their professional skills in a supportive environment.
Pay: $23.50 - $25.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
