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900 Emory Healthcare

EMT-12

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What they do

An Emergency Medical Technician assesses injuries and illnesses and administers basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

$38,810 / year median in Georgia

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Work Shift:
Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.
Qualifications:
Education & Training:
High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training program as an Emergency Medical Technician, formally known as EMT- Basic.
Experience:
None.
Required Certification/Registration/Licensure:
Current Georgia EMT (formally EMT-Basic) certification. Valid Georgia driver's license. Current
AHA/ARC BLS
certification. CPT training and PEARS within 9 months of hire. FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation. Have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, volunteers and management. Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Be able to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations, which may occur. Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
42
FTE:
1.05
Expanded Work Shift:
On Call: