EMT - White County EMS - Full Time 24/48 Schedule
Company: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Job Category:Allied Health Work Shift/Schedule:24 Hr On 48 Hr
OffNortheast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of
improving the health of our communities. About the Role:Job
SummaryIs under the direct supervision of the Medical Transport
Supervisor. Should have knowledge of treatment and stabilization of
all patients, as well as all definitive techniques within their
scope of practice and limitations of their certification, as
governed by the 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 population specific guidelines and adheres to the
Georgia Department of Public health, as outlined by the Georgia
Office of EMS and Trauma. Minimum Job Qualifications
- Licensure or other certifications: State certification as
Emergency Medical Technician.
- Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum Experience: Level I no experience. Pay commensurate on
experience, but not required.
- Other: As approved by State of Georgia Department of Public
Health to include emergency vehicle operation. Preferred Job
Qualifications
- Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
- Preferred Educational Requirements:
- Preferred Experience:
- Other: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Competent in the administration of epinephrine auto-injectors
for anaphylaxis
- Perform pulse oximetry and blood glucose measurements and
interpretation
- Can perform administration of pre-measured unit doses of
nebulized bronchodilator
- Competent in the administration of oxygen using the nasal
cannula or mask designed for delivery of oxygen. This does not
include the High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC).
- May serve as the primary patient caregiver during
transport
- Is knowledgeable of all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle
operation
- Operates NGHS vehicles within the NGHS standards and Georgia
laws
- Maintains all certifications required by law/department
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency
medicine relative to pre-hospital 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 the ambulance is accounted for at
all times, and that any equipment left at the hospital is
retrieved.
- Maintains and complies with all mandatory NGHS education.
- Uses sound judgment in resolving problems using the chain of
command and the NGHS Safety Took Kit.
- Properly dresses in appropriate uniform attire.
- Uses radio communication professionally and as directed.
- Documentation is completed accurately and expeditiously within
the standards of Medical Transport.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, DrivingWorking 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.
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.
Keywords: Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc, Atlanta , EMT - White County EMS - Full Time 24/48 Schedule, Healthcare , Gainesville, Georgia
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