What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT - Emergency Medical Technician position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role: An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides essential emergency medical care and safe patient transport.
Responsibilities
Additional details include availability for day and night shifts, competitive hourly pay ($22-$23), and benefits such as insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on severity.
- Deliver basic life support, manage airways, and administer medications as per protocols.
- Monitor vital signs and document patient conditions accurately.
- Assist with patient lifting, transfer, and transportation.
- Maintain equipment and work environment in a clean, organized manner.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Engage in ongoing training to stay current with EMT practices.
- EMT certification is required.
- Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and emergency protocols.
- Experience with medication administration is preferred.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and heavy lifting.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
- Previous EMS experience is a plus.
Additional details include availability for day and night shifts, competitive hourly pay ($22-$23), and benefits such as insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Salary : $22 - $23