EMT, SPECIALTY CARE TRANSPORT

SGMC Health; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training and skills development

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, Georgia, is looking for a dedicated EMT to join the Specialty Care Transport department. In this full-time role, you will respond to emergency calls, provide patient assessments, and deliver advanced life support in various settings. The position requires a current EMT license in Georgia and BLS certification, alongside skills to handle practical emergencies efficiently. The healthy work environment offers various benefits including healthcare and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an EMT by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
• Certification in BLS must be maintained.
• Ability to perform skills on adult, pediatric, and infant patients.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service and provide patient transportation.
• Provide advanced life support consistent with department guidelines.
• Attend required training and maintain certifications.

Skills

Licensed as an EMT by the Georgia Department of Public Health

Certification in BLS

Ability to perform practical skills proficiently in BLS

Valid driver’s license with good driving history

Haz-Mat Awareness

Advanced Stroke Life Support (preferred)

Advanced Medical Life Support (preferred)

Job description

What it’s like at SGMC Health

In our organization we work towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Purpose

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, including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these 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 Details

Job Location: EMS Station One

Department: Specialty Care Transport

Schedule: Full Time, 8HR Evening Shift, 12p-8p

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: Advanced 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).