EMT, SPECIALTY CARE TRANSPORT

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low premiums

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Career growth

Job summary

SGMC Health seeks an EMT for Specialty Care Transport. This Full Time, Evening shift role (12p-10p) is based at EMS Station One and involves responding to calls, assessing patients, providing treatment, and transporting under department guidelines.

Required Georgia EMT license, BLS, valid driver's license, and participation in required trainings including Haz-Mat Awareness and NIMS within 90 days. A chance to contribute to community care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an EMT by theGeorgia Department of Public Health.
• EMT and BLS certifications required; valid driver's license.
• Must complete Haz-Mat Awareness and NIMS IC training within 90 days.
• Ability to perform clinical skills in adult, pediatric and infant patients.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service and provides assessment and treatment during transport.
• Administers emergency care and ALS according to department guidelines.
• Maintains certifications and participates in required trainings.
• Operates medical and office equipment safely during patient transfers.

Skills

EMT certification

BLS certification

Driver's license

Haz-Mat Awareness

NIMS IC 100/200/700/800

Clinical skills (Peds/Adult)

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : EMS Station One

DEPARTMENT: SPECIALTY CARE TRANSPORT

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 12 HR Evening Shift, 12p-10p

POSITION SUMMARY

Responds to calls for service, providing assessment, treatment modalities, and transportation of patients in a variety of controlled and uncontrolled settings. Provides treatment interventions and advanced life support consistent with department guidelines and according to credentials issued by state authorities. Provides emergency care and rescue in a variety of situations where personal safety may be at risk. May be needed to assist with the continuum of care in transferring of patients from one setting to another. Attend required training and certification programs, maintaining certain certifications as required by the department or Medical Center.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Currently licensed as an EMT by the Georgia Department of Public Health
• Must be currently certified as an EMT and must maintain certification in BLS.
• Must complete annual educational requirements as prescribed by Georgia laws / regulations, and department policies/procedures.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to perform practical skills proficiently in BLS, on adult, pediatric and infant patients.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving history in accordance with the Medical Center’s insurance carrier’s standards.
• Haz-Mat Awareness. NIMS IC SS Programs 100, 200, 700, 800 are required within 90 days of employment.
• The following certifications are preferred: Advance Medical Life Support; Advanced Stroke Life Support; Advanced Burn Life Support (if available); Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support; Geriatric Life Support.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of one hundred (100) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs), and operation of clinical and office equipment. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunications devices on a regular basis (e.g., I.V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers).

SEE WHAT ALL OF THE HYPE IS ABOUT

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