ED EMT: Patient Care, IV Access & POC Testing

Northeast Georgia Health System; Braselton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a unit-based EMT Intermediate/Advanced professional to support ED patient care. You will perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, sample collection, and assist licensed staff within scope of practice across adolescent to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include vital signs documentation, assisting with STEMI interpretation, IV access, and routine venipuncture. Requires EMT license appropriate to Georgia and BASIC to advanced medical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum: EMT Intermediate or EMT Advanced license in Georgia.
• High School Diploma or GED; EMT tech certification from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Abides by patient safety guidelines and maintains a safe environment.
• Prioritizes workload with focus on urgent needs.
• Documents vital signs and patient updates for assigned patients.
• Notifies licensed staff of changes in patient condition.
• Assists ED clinicians and prepares/discharges patients.
• Performs routine venipuncture and peripheral IV access within scope of practice.
• Maintains competency with IT systems and test procedures.
• Maintains licensure as EMT Intermediate or Advanced per GA EMS requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Process improvement input

EMT knowledge

Autonomous work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EMT Certification/Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology

Tools

IT systems

POC testing equipment

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a unit-based EMT Intermediate/Advanced professional to support ED patient care. You will perform point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, sample collection, and assist licensed staff within scope of practice across adolescent to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include vital signs documentation, assisting with STEMI interpretation, IV access, and routine venipuncture. Requires EMT license appropriate to Georgia and BASIC to advanced medical skills.