What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT Basic; Savannah, GA position at Lowcountry Medical Response?
Overview
Join our team as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, where you'll play a vital role in delivering prompt, compassionate care to individuals needing medical transport. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your medical skills in fast-paced environments, ensuring patients receive the highest level of medical care. Lowcountry Medical Response provides emergent and non-emergent Interfacility transports for Veterans Administration patients, as well as for local hospitals in Savannah region.
Duties
- Respond swiftly to emergent and non-emergent calls, providing immediate medical assistance on scene and during patient transport
- Assess patient conditions through thorough physical examinations and vital signs monitoring
- Administer basic life support (BLS), including airway management, oxygen therapy, and medication administration when necessary
- Perform patient assessments using triage protocols to determine priority levels and appropriate care pathways
- Operate emergency vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic laws and driving regulations during urgent transports
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care reports, vital signs, and treatment provided for legal and medical records
- Support hospital staff with transport needs, ensuring seamless communication and transfer of patient information
Requirements
- Valid Emergency Medical Technician - Basic certification with current licensure in good standing
- Proven experience in emergency medicine or urgent care settings, including hospital or ER experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and aseptic techniques
- Hands-on experience with airway management, venipuncture, medication administration, and vital signs assessment
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical examinations while maintaining patient safety and comfort
- Excellent driving record with the ability to operate emergency vehicles responsibly and efficiently
- Critical thinking skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient care in high-pressure situations
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- EMT: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- EMT License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- drivers license (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22