Job Description & Responsibilities:
The purpose of the class is to provide emergency medical treatment to sick or injured persons. The class is responsible for assessing patient’s health status and administering appropriate medical treatment. The class follows established protocols and procedures when dealing with patients in the pre-hospital setting.
Qualifications
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Responds to calls for emergency assistance; operates emergency vehicles; accesses situations and performs emergency rescue as required. Provides emergency medical care to patients and transports for further medical treatment if required. Maintains ambulance and equipment in good operating condition, restocks ambulance supplies, maintains cleanliness of ambulance after each patient transport. Assesses health status of patients in the field based upon interpretation of advanced tests; decides whether to transport patient to an appropriate medical facility for further tests and treatment. Executes physician’s orders as required. Completes forms and reports as specified by director and/or supervisor. Participates in public relations and community education programs pertaining to emergency medical services and general safety. Completes other duties as assigned.
How To Apply:
Contact:
Employer: Lee County Fire and Emergency Services
Location: Leesburg,GA
Link: http://www.lee.ga.us/employment/files/positions/EMT.pdf