What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Medical Technician position at Abingdon Ambulance Service?
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergent and non-emergent calls, providing care and transportation to patients in need.
- Assess patients' conditions and determine the appropriate course of action
- Administer necessary medical treatments and interventions.
- Monitor patient vital signs and ensure hemodynamic stability during transport
- Communicate with facility staff to provide accurate patient information.
- Document all medical procedures, assessments, and treatments accurately and thoroughly.
Required Skills
- Strong anatomy knowledge to understand the human body and its systems.
- Drive and ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure situation.
- Proficient in assessing vital signs and recognizing abnormalities.
- Skilled in patient assessment techniques to determine the severity of injuries or illnesses.
- Ability to perform heavy lifting when necessary to move patients safely.
- Excellent patient care skills, including compassion, empathy, and effective communication.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to understand and use it effectively.
- Familiarity with state and agency protocols and procedures for efficient patient transfer
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, or qualifications associated with the role.
About Us
Abingdon Ambulance Service / C-Trans Medical Services is located in Far Southwestern Virginia near the Tennessee/Virginia border, with offices throughout the region. The agency provides 24/7 emergency and non-emergent ambulance transportation to the residents and visitors of Southwestern Virginia and Northeastern Tennessee.
Services include:
- Emergent transportation to hospital emergency departments
- Inter-facility transport (hospital to hospital)
- Specialty Transport (Critical Care & Bariatric)
- Non-emergent discharge to home or long-term care facilities
- Scheduled appointments (Physician offices & Dialysis)
- Federally contracted EMS Disaster Response
Please do not apply if you do not possess a National Registry or Virginia EMT certification, or are unable to reciprocate under Virginia OEMS guidelines**.
Applicants without an EMT certification or license will not be invited for an interview for this position, as we verify Virginia & NR certification beforehand.
** If you possess an out of state EMT license, please indicate this in your resume.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Virginia or (National Registry) EMT certification? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17