Medical Care Transportation Technician - EMT

Summary The Medical Care Transportation Technician - EMT positions are assigned to the VA Maine Healthcare System, Medical Service Department located at the Augusta, ME campus. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Responsibilities The EMT conducts patient assessments, assesses severity of illness/injury and identifies life threatening problems. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following: Determines/prioritizes appropriate medical treatment/procedures and need for additional assistance. EMTs shall perform patient triage, take and records patient's vital signs as needed. Performs physical examinations and obtains patient history, assesses status of patient's neurological system, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, skeletal system, orthopedic system, motor and sensory skills, and level of consciousness. Administers basic life support care at emergency scene in accordance with established medical standards, which may include providing CPR, and/or drug trea...