EMT-2: Critical Care Transport & Life Support

Berger Health System; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide primary BLS Life Support care, including evaluation, treatment and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients during transport. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to relay patient information on arrival or before transporting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, equipment maintenance, and routine documentation.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Specialized knowledge includes patient assessment, airway management, bleeding control, splint application, equipment and protocol knowledge, scope of practice, and EMT level medications.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary BLS life support care, including evaluation, treatment and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients during transport.
• Assist physicians and nursing staff by communicating patient information on arrival or before transport.
• Maintain ambulances and equipment in proper working order and ensure reports are documented.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Bleeding control

Splint application

Equipment knowledge

Protocols knowledge

Scope of practice

Medication administration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EMT equipment

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to provide primary BLS Life Support care, including evaluation, treatment and stabilization of critically ill or injured patients during transport. You will work closely with physicians and nursing staff to relay patient information on arrival or before transporting.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, vital signs monitoring, equipment maintenance, and routine documentation.