What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT - Emergency Medical Services (12 hours) (Days) position at Tanner Health System?
The EMT will be responsible for providing Basic Life Support (BLS) patient care and ambulance transportation.
Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Licenses and Certifications:
Driver's License
EMT - A
Healthcare Provider (CPR)
Qualifications:
Knowledge: -Emergency clinical practices, procedures, and protocol
Technical Skills: -Diagnosing and treating patients -Exercising judgement, dexterity, and physical coordination -Preparing clear and concise reports -Driving emergency vehicles
Behavioral and Physical Skills: -Act calmly and quickly in emergency situations -Work independently as part of a team, sometimes alongside emergency fire and police units -Create and maintain a positive and cooperative working environment in stressful situations -Work during odd hours and for extended periods of time, sometimes outdoors and in adverse weather conditions -Work with much standing, bending, and kneeling -Work with a partner in lifting patients whose weight occasionally exceeds 200 pounds -Avoid or minimize health risks from exposure to ill patients.
Georgia EMT-A license required
