EMT-BASIC - Giles Transport - Flex or PRN

Shift

Variable Hours (United States of America)

R161325

Variable / Flex

The Emergency Medical Technician administers basic life support care and transport to patients in pre‑hospital settings as authorized and directed by a physician. Performs a variety of skills related to acute and non‑acute settings in ground transport, responds to medical emergencies in a 911 environment, protects life, and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed. Administers initial treatment at the emergency scene, assesses patient response, and makes adjustments as required.

Gathers and analyzes information, uses reasoning when dealing with sensitive topics, manages difficult customer situations, and maintains confidentiality.

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures or need for additional assistance.
• Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, defibrillation, and other non‑invasive treatments; administers medications and initiates treatments at the basic level.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center staff on patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents; utilizes excellent communication skills with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations.
• Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, and application of new drugs, materials, and equipment; takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members; coordinates activities with external entities if needed.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities; obtains all information needed for insurance billings of patients and has knowledge of covered and non‑covered charges as they pertain to ambulance services, and insurance guidelines. Writes clearly and presents numerical data/patient reports effectively and on time; maintains knowledge of basic computer skills and applicable software.
• Checks daily units assigned, cleans and stocks, and reports any malfunctions to the in‑house mechanic; maintains cost efficiency in supplies and uses resources appropriately.
• Transports patients to hospital and non‑hospital sites while observing safety guidelines; maintains basic transport medical knowledge and abilities; maintains an excellent driving record and may operate vehicle to emergency scene.
• Maintains knowledge of state and federal laws, and follows agency protocols, Carilion Policies and Procedures regarding safety and patient care; maintains continuing education requirements by National, State, and Carilion standards.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent required.

Experience:

N/A

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration:
Must be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of Virginia. AHA BLS ‑ HCP required. HAZMAT Awareness and PHTLS or BTLS Basic required within one year of hire date.

Other

Minimum Qualifications:

All driving positions require that you provide a copy of your current driving record and meet eligibility requirements. Must maintain continuing education hours to meet re‑certification status as required by State (National) standards.

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Yes

$20.10 – $28.14

Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1‑800‑599‑2537.