EMT
Atrium Health, Macon, GA, United States
Overview
Department: Navicent Health Medical Center – Transport Services
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day Shift
Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20
Responsibilities
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 bloodborne 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.
Minimum Job Requirements
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 : Requires ability to lift, carry, and maneuver patients and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching; fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for operating medical equipment; adequate visual and auditory acuity; work environment varies across hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and outdoor or uncontrolled settings; exposure to extreme temperatures, poor lighting, inclement weather, and potentially hazardous conditions; high risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, and airborne pathogens; irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
Preferred Job Requirements
Education : Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services, Health Sciences, or a related field
Certification / Registration / License : Advanced certifications such as Advanced EMT (AEMT) or Paramedic
Experience : Experience in high-volume EMS systems, trauma response, or critical care transport; prior work in rural, urban, or disaster response environments
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems; bilingual or multilingual communication skills; knowledge of local EMS protocols and regional healthcare systems
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Department: Navicent Health Medical Center – Transport Services
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day Shift
Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20
Responsibilities
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 bloodborne 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.
Minimum Job Requirements
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 : Requires ability to lift, carry, and maneuver patients and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching; fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination for operating medical equipment; adequate visual and auditory acuity; work environment varies across hospitals, clinics, assisted living facilities, and outdoor or uncontrolled settings; exposure to extreme temperatures, poor lighting, inclement weather, and potentially hazardous conditions; high risk of exposure to blood, body fluids, and airborne pathogens; irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts.
Preferred Job Requirements
Education : Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services, Health Sciences, or a related field
Certification / Registration / License : Advanced certifications such as Advanced EMT (AEMT) or Paramedic
Experience : Experience in high-volume EMS systems, trauma response, or critical care transport; prior work in rural, urban, or disaster response environments
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities : Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems; bilingual or multilingual communication skills; knowledge of local EMS protocols and regional healthcare systems
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