IFT EMT-12 hour

900 Emory Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking an EMT-Basic to provide professional emergency treatment in pre-hospital settings and transport the sick or injured. The role supports the mission and quality commitments of Emory Healthcare.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, EMT-Basic certification, Georgia driver’s license, and BLS; CPT/PEARS within 9 months; FAST-ED stroke scale within 3 months.

On-call expansion, 42 FTE; Join a dedicated team delivering community care and rapid response.

Qualifications

• EMT-Basic certification required in Georgia.
• Current BLS certification.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• CPT training and PEARS within 9 months of hire.
• FAST-ED stroke scale within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting.
• Transport sick or injured patients to medical facilities.
• Carry out the mission, vision and quality commitments of Emory Healthcare.
• Communicate effectively with team and maintain patient care documentation.

Skills

EMT-Basic

BLS Certification

Driver's license

English communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.

Qualifications

Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training program as an Emergency Medical Technician, formally known as EMT- Basic. Experience: None. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current Georgia EMT (formally EMT-Basic) certification. Valid Georgia driver’s license. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. CPT training and PEARS within 9 months of hire. FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of hire.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation. Have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, volunteers and management. Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Be able to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations, which may occur. Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

42 FTE: 1.05

Expanded Work Shift

On Call

We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being. That means if you’re interested in a position at Emory Healthcare,

We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds.

Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.