Job Category: Allied Health

Work 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.

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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.