EMT - White Co EMS - PRN

Job Summary

Is under the direct supervision of Medical Transport Supervisor. EMT should have knowledge of treatment and stabilization of all patients as well as all definitive techniques within the limitations of their certification as governed by the Georgia 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 the State of Georgia EMT Scope of Practice guidelines and procedures.

• Licensure or other certifications:
  State license as EMT-I, or AEMT
• Educational Requirements:
  
  High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience:
  
  As approved by State of Georgia Department of Public Health includes approved Defensive Driving course and Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Knowledge of State of Georgia Department of Public Health Protocols and Scope of Practice for licensed EMTs
• Knowledge of all laws pertaining to emergency vehicle operation
• Maintains good physical fitness
• Maintains all certifications required by the State of Georgia Office of EMS

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of emergency medicine relative to pre‑hospital and inter‑facility 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 the vehicle is fueled and fully stocked.
• Maintains all equipment on the ambulance and accounts for it at all times, retrieving any equipment left at the hospital.
• Pursues continuing education offered by NGHS and others for personal accountability for medical licensure.
• Uses sound judgment in resolving problems by following the chain of command and maintains discretion with regard to the public.
• Properly dresses in appropriate uniform attire according to NGHS and Medical Transport policies and procedures.
• Communicates using mobile devices in accordance with departmental rules and procedures.
• Documents patient care accurately and expeditiously within the standards of the State of Georgia and departmental requirements.

• 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% of time
• Standing/Walking: frequently 31‑65% of time
• Pushing/Pulling: frequently 31‑65% of time
• Intensity of Work: frequently 31‑65% of time

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Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non‑profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

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