EMT - Advanced-PRN

Advocate Health; Summerville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) delivers basic to intermediate pre-hospital care and safe transport to medical facilities. Under supervision of the EMS Director and Medical Director, the EMT assesses illness and injury, manages patients, and communicates transfers clearly.

This role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to Advocate EMS standards, and a commitment to community care. Required certifications include EMT-Basic course, BCLS, ACLS, BTLS, and a state EMT license, plus a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required.
• State-approved Emergency Medical Technician course required.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to ill and injured.
• Assess illness and/or injury and manage sick patients.
• Prepare for transport and transfer information.
• Demonstrate teamwork within the healthcare environment.
• Commit to Advocate EMS standards and service quality.

Education

High school diploma or GED

State-approved Emergency Medical Technician course

Job description

The Advocate EMS Emergency Medical Technician (hereafter referred to as EMT) works under the supervision of the EMS Director, Assistant Director(s), Supervisor and Medical Director. The EMT is responsible for providing pre-hospital care to the sick and injured and safe transportation to an appropriate medical facility. Under general supervision, the EMT provides basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, including assessment of illness and/or injury, management of sick patients, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care. The EMT must provide proficient delivery of emergency medical care while demonstrating teamwork within the healthcare environment. The EMT is committed to the utilization of the Advocate EMS standards for the provision of quality care and service to the community. The Advocate value compass standards are inherent throughout the care administration process.

Qualifications:

A. Education

• 1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• 2. State-approved Emergency Medical Technician course

B. Licensure/Certification

• 1. Valid Driver's license and driving record in accordance with facility policy
• 2. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
• 3. Current applicable state Emergency Medical Technician certification (EMT-A)
• 4. Current advanced cardiac life support certification of audit or equivalent
• 5. Current basic trauma life support certification of audit or equivalent