EMT Full Time WMCG - Care at Home - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health Systems; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System seeks an EMT to attend patients transported by ambulance on emergency and non-emergency calls, ensuring patient safety en route under a paramedic's supervision. The role involves delivering emergency care such as CPR, oxygen, and resuscitation, while following standing orders and maintaining professional conduct.

You will assist with station duties, document care, operate emergency vehicles safely, and participate in community programs as needed to support the hospital’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS and EMT certifications required at hire unless otherwise stated.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are essential.

Responsibilities

• Visually and manually checks EMS unit and equipment for readiness.
• Responds to dispatched calls within target times and manages scene safety.
• Completes Patient Care Report and documents medical procedures accurately.
• Maintains patient information on billing sheets and applies charge codes correctly.
• Operates ambulance safely and in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Team-player

Vital signs proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work ShiftVarious (United States of America)

Job Summary

Attends to patients being transported by ambulance on emergency and non-emergency calls and is responsiblefor the patient's safety in route. Under the supervision of a paramedic this position delivers emergency patientcare such as administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen and resuscitation with an ambu bag. Thisposition provides emergency technical care at the scene of an accident or other emergency.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Visually and manually checks assigned EMS unit and equipment for functional readiness uponreporting for duty.
• Responds to dispatched calls within one (1) minute of notification between the hours of 0800 and2300; then no more than three (3) minutes between the hours of 2300 and 0800.
• Completes Patient Care Report and documents applicable medical procedures and protocols.
• Accurately completes patient information on billing sheet and marks charge code according to theservice provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the departments Standing Orders and applies said orders appropriatelywhen indicated.
• Cooperates with ancillary departments and agencies to assure continuity of care and completion onany investigation of illness and/or accident.
• Uses appropriate levels terminology/language when communicating with patients, families, physiciansand co-workers.
• Replenishes expended supplies/equipment and sanitizes ambulance after each use.
• Assists with daily station duties and other special details as defined by the Standard OperatingProcedure.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with applicable local, state and federallaws.
• Continuously observes patients during transfer and monitors for a change in condition.
• Relays allpertinent information and personal belongings upon arrival to the receiving facility.
• Participates in community awareness programs and public relation events as assigned.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrierequipment.
• Ensures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures.
• Attends/completes annual education programs.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellowemployees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
• Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner as observedby nurse manager and peers.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendlymanner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
• Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command regarding issues.
• Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families,and fellow employees.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times as observed bypeers and management.
• Presents neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position,department, and the hospitals policy.
• Continuously displays a positive attitude within the department and across departmental linesto contribute to the overall customer service program in place at the hospital.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter, and intradepartmentally to facilitate the departments/units ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Utilizes shared management model to facilitate decision-making regarding practice,educational, and quality improvement.
• Participates in a minimum of one staff meeting per quarter.
• Supports the hospital's mission, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates competence in using the Cerner computer system.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments.
• Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled and confirmed by Kronos system.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary
• Identifies and/or assumes activities relative to the developmental needs of the unit and thenursing department.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the unit and hospital.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma General or GED General

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life SupportEMT-BASIC - EMT-BASIC or EMT-ADV - EMT-Advanced or EMT-INT - EMT-Intermediate

Required Minimum Experience

• experience as an EMT Preferred

Required Minimum Skills

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Demonstrate willingness to be a team-player and a self-starter required.
• Proficiency obtaining vital signs using manual processes required