EMT - White Co EMS - PRN

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an EMT to work under the Medical Transport Supervisor, providing medical transport care across neonatal to geriatric patients. The EMT will perform clinical duties within Georgia EMT Scope of Practice guidelines and maintain readiness of the ambulance and equipment.

Responsibilities include patient stabilization, documentation, and adherence to departmental policies.

Qualifications

• State license as EMT-I or AEMT.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum experience: as approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health to include Defensive Driving and Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of emergency medicine for pre-hospital and inter-facility care.
• Keeps ambulance clean, decontaminated, fueled and stocked at all times.
• Maintains all ambulance equipment and retrieves items left at the hospital.
• Pursues continuing education for licensure and department requirements.
• Follows chain of command and observes discretionary rules with the public.

Skills

EMT knowledge

Defensive Driving

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Category:

Allied Health

Shift/Schedule:

Varies

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role: Job Summary

Is under the direct supervision of Medical Transport Supervisor. EMT should have knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients as well as all definitive techniques within the limitations of their certification as governed by the Georgia Department of Public health. This position will care for patients in the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Employee performs clinical duties in accordance with the State of Georgia EMT Scope of Practice guidelines and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: State license as EMT-I, or AEMT
• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: Other: As approved by State of Georgia Department of Public Health to include approved Defensive Driving course and Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
• Preferred Educational Requirements:
• Preferred Experience:
• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of State of Georgia Department of Public Health Protocols and Scope of Practice for licensed EMTs
• Is knowledgeable of all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation
• Maintains good physical fitness
• Maintains all certifications required by the State of Georgia Office of EMS

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medicine relative to pre-hospital and inter facility treatment of all sick and injured patients and ensures that care is consistently delivered to every patient.
• Ensures that emergency vehicle is clean and decontaminated at all times and that vehicle is fueled and fully stocked.
• Maintains all equipment on ambulance and is accounted for at all times and that any equipment left at the hospital is eventually retrieved.
• Pursues continuing education offered by NGHS and others for personal accountability for medic licensure.
• Uses sound judgment in resolving problems by following the chain of command and that discretion is observed in regards to the public.
• Properly dresses in appropriate uniform attire according to NGHS and Medical Transport policies and procedures.
• Uses mobile communication according to departmental rules and procedures.
• Patient care documentation is done accurately and expeditiously within the standards of the State of Georgia and departmental requirements.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 100 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
• Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%
• Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%
• Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding, Driving

Working at NGHS

Means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

Company Overview

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.