Emergency Medical Tech Adv (AEMT), Oconee-Ambulance Services, PRN, Variable

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Provides advanced pre-hospital emergency care, including patient assessment, airway management, medication administration, and intravenous therapy. Responds to emergency and non-emergency situations, collaborates with healthcare professionals, and ensures accurate documentation of patient care.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Assesses, treats, and transports patients in emergency and non-emergency situations according to established protocols.
• Provides advanced airway management, oxygen therapy, and medication administration within scope of practice.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely and efficiently while adhering to traffic laws and departmental policies.
• Maintains accurate and timely patient care reports and documentation.
• Participates in continuing education and training to maintain licensure and enhance clinical skills.
• Collaborates with healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and other agencies during all responses.
• Ensures all equipment, supplies, and vehicles are properly maintained, cleaned, and ready for operational use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post-high school diploma/highest degree earned.
• Experience - One (1) year Emergency Medical Technician experience. Basic (EMT-B) Pre-hospital care experience preferred

In Lieu Of

Provisional Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced (EMT-A) certification from another Emergency Medical Service COMPACT State (EMS COMPACT) meets education and EMT-A certification requirements. Obtaining conventional State required certification and National Registry (NREMT) certification must occur within twelve months of hire.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• State or Provisional Emergency Medical Technician Advanced certification
• BLS - Basic Life Support (CPR)
• A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Working knowledge of patient care equipment
• Ability to demonstrates skill proficiency on an annual basis
• Ability to maintain professional certifications and attends in-service / mandatory training programs
• Ability to attend staff meetings
• Clinical skills
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to operate effectively under stress, while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

Work Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Location: Oconee Medical Campus

Facility: Prisma Health EMS

Department: Ambulance Services