EMT, SPECIALTY CARE TRANSPORT

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 develop

Opportunities for growth and advanced

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SGMC Health seeks a skilled EMT for the Specialty Care Transport team. You will respond to 911 calls, assess patients, provide treatments and transport to appropriate facilities. Requires current Georgia EMT license, BLS, and ongoing training to meet state regulations.

The role is full-time, on-site at EMS Station One, with 8-hour day shifts from 9a to 5p, and opportunities for growth in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 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 across adult, pediatric and infant patients.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving history as per the Medical Center's standards.
• Haz-Mat Awareness. NIMS ICs 100, 200, 700, 800 required within 90 days of employment.
• Preferred: ALS, stroke, burn, trauma life support certifications (as available).

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service, providing assessment, treatment modalities, and transportation of patients in a variety of settings.
• Provides emergency care and rescue and supports the continuum of care during patient transfers.
• Attends required training and maintains certifications as required by the department and Medical Center.

Skills

EMT licensed

BLS certification

Haz-Mat Awareness

Driver's license

Education

Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Tools

Job description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

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

• 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, 8 HR Day Shift, 9a-5p

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 ICs 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).

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