Emergency Medical Technician – Fast-Paced Life-Saving Team

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student loan assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership programs

Job summary

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking an Emergency Department EMT to support patient care, triage, and rapid response in a dynamic hospital setting. Responsibilities include vitals, IV placement, specimen collection, wound care, and collaboration with MDs and RNs to ensure timely treatment delivery.

The role requires EMT-I/EMT-A/EMT-P certification and CPR, with experience in ED or emergency environments preferred. On-site work with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited EMT-Advanced or EMT-Intermediate training program.
• One year related experience preferred.
• Must have current certification as an EMT-I, EMT-A, or EMT-P, and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Ensures general patient satisfaction, including blankets, food, and updates on treatment status.
• Performs peripheral IV placement, specimen collection, phlebotomy, and blood cultures.
• Placement of simple orthoglass splints and pre-made splints (knee immobilizers, slings).
• Performs wound care, bandaging, and wound irrigation.
• Takes vital signs and performs accuchecks; monitors patient status.
• Assists in ED triage, codes, and disaster response with MD/RN support.
• Performs EKGs and point-of-care testing; supports patient flow when ED is crowded.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

EMT-Advanced (EMT-A) or EMT-Intermediate (EMT-I) certification

CPR certification

Job description

Emory Healthcare in Atlanta is seeking an Emergency Department EMT to support patient care, triage, and rapid response in a dynamic hospital setting. Responsibilities include vitals, IV placement, specimen collection, wound care, and collaboration with MDs and RNs to ensure timely treatment delivery.

The role requires EMT-I/EMT-A/EMT-P certification and CPR, with experience in ED or emergency environments preferred. On-site work with comprehensive benefits and ongoing professional development.