Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

## Description

The emergency medical technicians (EMTs) respond to to medical emergencies and deliver patient care, support, and evaluation in a pre-hospital setting.This generally includes assessing the patient, determining the proper emergency care, and administering treatment. EMTs also help with transporting patients safely between hospitals and care facilities.

**Job requirements:**

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care
• Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights
• Transport patients in accordance with outined policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients
• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws
• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
• Other duties as assigned

## Qualifications
**Skills/Knowledge:**

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Strong sense of professionalism.
• Proficiency in relevant software and technology systems.
• Write simple correspondence or reports
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees and/or managers
• Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services
• Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow written or verbal step-by-step instructions
• Ability to concentrate, think, and learn
• Ability to hear, see, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, lift, push and pull up to 50 lbs.

**Qualifications/ Experience**

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Current EMT certification/license in the state of practice
• Current CPR certification
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of practice
• 1 year of experience in an emergency care setting preferred