Emergency Medical Technician

EMT Job PostingFollow accepted policy and procedures and respond to calls, render treatment and transport patients as indicated or directed. Maintain appropriate documentation. Function professionally with community partners and other departments of CRMC in a courteous manner. Maintain emergency vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness. Perform special assignments given by the Shift Captain or Director.The evaluation is to assure individual performance, departmental goals and organizational goals are aligned. It is designed to support communication between the manager and the employee. Employee perception of their own performance is very important. To maximize the benefit of this process, both the manager and the employee participate in the evaluation process.QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Excellent customer service skillsReads and understands the English languageAbility to think critically and analytically with little or no supervisionAbility to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomesAbility to process information and prioritizePossesses exceptional verbal and written communication skillsPossesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directedAbility to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functionsAbility to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewedBasic computer literacyAbility to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light liftingAbility to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelinesAbility to maintain attendance to meet standard job practicesEducation:High School diploma or GEDGraduate of approved EMT-I program and obtain State CertificationLicensure:Current Georgia EMTI CertificationBLS CertificationCurrent GA Driver's LicenseExperience:Interpersonal skillsEssential technical/motor skillsEssential physical requirementsSedentary: Exert up to 10 lb. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently - 1-24%Light: Exert up to 20 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lb. of force frequently - 25-49%Heavy: Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - 25-49%Very Heavy: Exceed 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or 50 lb. frequently - 25-49%Essential mental requirements:Clinical expertise in area of responsibilityMaintain current knowledge in emergency careBe familiar with organizational plans, policies and proceduresBe familiar with State and Federal regulations governing pre-hospital emergency care operationsExposure to hazards (body fluid exposure level) Level IAge of Patient Populations Served:Neonates 1 - 30 daysInfants 30 days - 1 yearChildren 1 - 12 yearsAdolescents 13 - 18 yearsAdults 19 - 70 yearsGeriatrics - 70+ yearsJob Specific Duties and Performance Standards:Maintain good relations with other hospital departmentsKeep all vehicles stocked and in working orderRespond immediately to all emergency calls as receivedKeep equipment ready for use at all timesDeliver prompt, effective care to all patientsEnsure safety to self, passengers and patientsMaintain proper communications and continuing care with 911 and Medical Control during transportMaintain proper records of ambulance callsSafely evaluate, treat, extricate and transport patients as needed or indicatedCommunicate pertinent information and carry out orders of the physicianComplete paperwork and file in the correct placeReport faulty or damaged equipment to supervisorUphold all policies and procedures of the department and the entire hospitalAttends all mandatory and department-specific education and training programs as requiredAttends all required education and training and can describe his/her responsibilities related to department safety and specific job related hazardsHas met all required competencies for the evaluation period as evidenced by job specific competency evaluations