EMT-Basic - Giles EMS

Employment Status:
Full time

Shift: Variable Hours (United States of America) Facility: 175 Industrial Park Rd
- Pearisburg

Requisition Number: R161450 EMT-Basic
- Giles EMS - FT (Open)

• The Emergency Medical Technician administers basic life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by physician.
• Performs a variety of skills related to acute and non-acute settings in ground transport.
• Responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting and protects life and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene, assesses patient response and makes adjustments as needed.
• Gathers and analyzes information and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics.
• Manages difficult customer situations and maintains confidentiality.
• #EMSHeroes All of our driving positions do require that you provide a copy of your current driving record and meet eligibility requirements.
• A $7,500.00 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates who meet eligibility requirements.
• The Emergency Medical Technician Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance.
• Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, defibrillation, and other non-invasive treatments.
• Administers medications and i nitiates treatments at the basic level.
• Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center staff, patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
• Utilizes excellent communication skills in dealing with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations.
• Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material, 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, clean 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 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 and AHA BLS - HCP required at time of hire. HAZMAT Awareness and PHTLS or BTLS Basic required within one year of hire date.

Other

Minimum Qualifications:

All of our driving positions do 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.

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