Advanced AEMT: Critical Care & Field Life Support

Berger Health System; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an EMT to provide primary BLS and Advanced Life Support during transport, perform medical evaluations, IV therapy, medication administration, and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients with coordination from physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include rapid patient assessment, equipment maintenance, and accurate report writing, all within a High Reliability Organization framework focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High School or GED is required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• EMT-level knowledge and clinical skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• 60% - Performs primary EMT duties: response, patient assessment, vital signs, monitoring, diagnostics, moving and lifting, medication administration.
• 20% - Maintains equipment; daily cleaning; weekly ambulance/equipment disinfection.
• 10% - Reports and documentation; adhere to safety, quality and efficiency standards.

Skills

Patient assessment skills

Airway management

Bleeding Control

Splint Application

Knowledge of Equipment

Knowledge of Protocols

Knowledge of Scope of Practice

IV Initiation

Administration of AEMT medications

Education

High School or GED

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking an EMT to provide primary BLS and Advanced Life Support during transport, perform medical evaluations, IV therapy, medication administration, and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients with coordination from physicians and nursing staff.

Responsibilities include rapid patient assessment, equipment maintenance, and accurate report writing, all within a High Reliability Organization framework focused on safety and quality.