Emergency Medical Technician

Overview

Purpose Of Classification
The purpose of this classification is to respond to and assist on emergency and non-emergency medical calls, disasters, multi-casualty situations, fires and/or all other types of emergencies; and treat illnesses and injuries of adult and pediatric patients, often under stressful and hazardous conditions, while operating under a complex system of standing orders.

Salary Range
$22.33 - $35.95/Hour;
Hiring Rate (Basic $55,692) (Advanced $58,477)

• Operates emergency vehicle to and from the scene to facilitate the transport of sick and injured patients to the appropriate facility, in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.
• Evaluates the incident scene upon arrival and identifies dangerous conditions and hazards in order to ensure the safety of the crew and patient(s).
• Assists with patient assessment and examination; triages patients; accordingly, initiates the appropriate medical care; and evaluates the need for additional resources.
• Administers approved drugs per patient care protocol within EMT’s scope of practice.
• Assesses treatment effects; relays and communicates patient’s condition and complete medical information to emergency medical dispatch, hospitals and physicians via radio and telephone; and provides emergency and non-emergency transport of sick or injured persons as necessary.
• Assists fire rescue personnel with various types of rescue operations.
• Completes and prepares a variety of forms, logs, records, reports and other documentation associated with responsibilities of the position; and maintains administrative records and files.
• Maintains ambulance inventory through regular checks to ensure adequate supplies aboard vehicle, including supplies in drug and IV boxes; ensures security of drug box, inventory, and records; and transports bio-hazardous waste to the emergency rooms for disposal.
• Performs daily checks and scheduled inspections to ensure proper functioning of communications equipment, medical equipment, and vehicles.
• Maintains current certifications as required by attending re-certification and required trainings.

High school diploma or GED required and one year experience as an EMT preferred.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain current State of Georgia certification as an EMT B or A, and current BLS/CPR and Infection Control certificates.
• May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary by Fire Rescue career path.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Government Administration