EMT

Job Summary
Provides basic life support and emergency pre-hospital care to persons in emergency situations. Provides patient care and transportation. Completes timely transports of patients. Operates emergency vehicles.
Essential Job Functions

• Scheduled to work rotating shifts as needed.
• Provides BLS patient care in accordance with the approved standing orders and protocols, department policies and on-line medical command. Is constantly mindful of the treatment modality that will be more appropriate for the patient's illness or injury.
• Acts as a patient advocate and practices good communication techniques to keep the patient and family informed regarding their care provision.
• Completes the appropriate BLS skills lab, CPR and continuing education credits as required to maintain certification. Completes all required hospital and departmental education and competencies in a timely manner.
• Operat...