EMT

Forrest City Medical Center; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest City Ambulance Services in Forrest City, AR is seeking a full-time EMT to provide basic life support and transport patients, delivering urgent medical care during ambulance rides.

You must hold EMT National Registry, state EMS license, CPR, and a high school diploma; pay starts at $14.19 per hour and increases with experience; the role requires rapid assessment and the ability to perform essential emergency procedures while en route to medical facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered EMT with National Registry and state EMS license.
• 1–2 years of related emergency medical service experience.
• CPR certification required.
• Familiar with standard concepts and procedures in EMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic life support care to patients who are ill or injured.
• Transport and assess patients to prioritize medical procedures.
• Administer oxygen, IV fluids, and other emergency procedures during transport.
• Apply professional judgment to plan and complete tasks.

Skills

EMT

CPR certified

Basic life support

Patient transport

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EMT National Registry

Licensed by State EMS Authority

1-2 years of related experience

Job description

Forrest City Ambulance Services
Forrest City, AR 72335, USA

Description

EMT

Full Time Position

Job Summary

• Provides basic life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured.
• Transports and transfers patients and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow.
• Applies artificial respiration or administers oxygen when necessary, dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids, and performs other emergency medical procedures during the ambulance ride.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Performs a variety of tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Registered with the EMT National Registry.
• Licensed by State EMS Authority.
• 1-2 years of related experience.
• Must be CPR certified.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Pay will increase based on years of experience which starts at $14.19.

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