ADVANCED EMT, AMBULANCE SERVICE

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA is seeking an Advanced EMT to join the EMS – Ambulance Service on a full-time night shift. The team responds to calls, provides assessment, treatment and transportation per department guidelines and state credentials.

The role requires GA-licensed EMT, BLS, EVOC, and ALS/PALS/PHTLS components within 6 months. A $10,000 sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) licensed in GA.
• Current BLS certification and annual OEMST education.
• Valid driver's license; EVOC to be completed on hire and annually.
• Hazmat awareness; NIMS/ICS 100/200/700/800 within 1 year.
• ACLS, PALS, PHTLS and stroke care course within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service, assesses and treats patients per EMS guidelines.
• Provides emergency care and advanced life support during transport.
• Assists with continuum of care during transfers between settings.
• Attends required trainings and maintains required certifications.

Skills

EMT certification

BLS certification

EVOC training

Hazmat awareness

NIMS/ICS 100/200/700/800

ACLS/PALS/PHTLS

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

At SGMC Health, we work collectively toward goals that will make our community a better place.

EXCELLENCE

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable, require competence, and are compassionate in our service.

TEAM SPIRIT

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

AWARD-WINNING PERFORMANCE

We are committed to providing the best care possible and are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

BENEFITS

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Location

EMS Station One

Department

EMS – Ambulance Service

Schedule

Full Time, 12 Hour Night Shift, 36/48

Sign-on Bonus

$10,000

Position Summary

Responds to calls for service, providing assessment, treatment modalities, and transportation of patients in a variety of controlled and uncontrolled settings. Provides treatment interventions and advanced life support consistent with department guidelines and according to credentials issued by state authorities. Provides emergency care and rescue in a variety of situations where personal safety may be at risk. May be needed to assist with the continuum of care in transferring patients from one setting to another. Attend required training and certification programs, maintaining certain certifications as required by the department or SGMC Health.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Currently certified as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma.
• Have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and maintain it, completing annual education required by the Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma (OEMST).
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving history; completion of Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) will be required upon hire and annually.
• Hazmat Awareness; NIMS/ICS Programs 100, 200, 700, 800 within one (1) year of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and hospital-directed Stroke Care course required within 6 months of hire.

Working Conditions - ADA Information

Working conditions are mostly uncontrolled. Must be able to work in the presence of bystanders and inclement weather. Must be able to work in poorly lit areas and inadequate space with limited or no backup resources. Possibly exposed to personal safety risks, communicable disease, and high-level stress. Physical abilities include lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling without limitations. Must lift and carry a 100-pound stretcher, with patient, using proper techniques to prevent injuries to self and patient. Must carry equipment and travel on foot for several hundred yards. May be required to perform duties for extended periods of time in critical situations.