Emergency Medical Technician PRN

Overview

Department: 38218 Navicent Health Medical Center - Ambulance Services:
Gray

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: No

Hours Per Week: 0

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Various

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

This position is to provide emergency medical care and transportation to patients in a variety of healthcare and field environments, including hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and outdoor or uncontrolled settings. As an EMT, the role involves rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment of individuals experiencing medical emergencies, trauma, or other urgent health conditions. This position requires strict adherence to OSHA safety standards and universal precautions due to the inherent risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious materials.

The EMT must operate safely and effectively under pressure, often in poorly lit, high-stress, or extreme environmental conditions, while ensuring compliance with organizational protocols and patient care standards.

• Emergency Medical Response:
  Respond promptly to emergency calls, assess patient conditions, and provide appropriate pre-hospital care in accordance with established protocols.
• Patient Assessment and Stabilization:
  Perform physical assessments, obtain vital signs, and administer life-saving interventions such as CPR, bleeding control, and airway management.
• Safe Patient Transport:
  Safely transport patients to medical facilities while monitoring and continuing care en route, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Infection Control and Safety Compliance:
  Adhere to OSHA standards and universal precautions to prevent exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious materials.
• Documentation and Reporting:
  Accurately document patient care, observations, and interventions in electronic or written reports for medical and legal purposes.
• Equipment Maintenance and Readiness:
  Inspect, clean, and maintain medical equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for emergency response.
• Communication and Coordination:
  Communicate effectively with dispatch, medical personnel, and other first responders to coordinate care and ensure continuity.
• Patient Advocacy and Support:
  Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and families during high-stress situations, maintaining professionalism and empathy.
• Training and Continuing
  
  Education:
  
  Participate in ongoing training, certifications, and drills to maintain licensure and stay current with medical protocols and procedures.
• Environmental Awareness and Scene Safety:
  Evaluate and secure emergency scenes to ensure the safety of patients, bystanders, and EMS personnel.

Education: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program.

Certification / Registration / License: Current EMT certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Valid unencumbered Georgia state EMT license. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Work Experience: No previous experience necessary

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Knowledge of emergency medical care, trauma response, and patient assessment. Proficiency in CPR, AED use, airway management, and bleeding control. Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure. Strong communication and documentation skills. Physical ability to perform demanding tasks in varied environments.

Physical Requirements And

Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to lift, carry, and maneuver patients and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. EMTs must frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach while providing emergency care, often in physically demanding and high-stress situations. Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are essential for operating medical equipment and performing life-saving procedures. Adequate visual and auditory acuity is necessary to assess patients and respond effectively to emergencies.

The work environment varies widely and includes hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and outdoor or uncontrolled settings. EMTs are regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, poor…