EMT, Full-time (open until filled)

Job Summary

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is accepting applicants for the full-time position of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department. This position is responsible for administering appropriate emergency medical treatment at the Basic Intermediate or Advanced EMT level to patients.

Major Job Duties

• Responds to calls for assistance involving emergency medical situations; including cardiac problems; breathing difficulties; childbirth; strokes; seizures; sports and automobile accidents; and other traumatic and medical incidents.
• Obtains medical histories and current event information; determines appropriate aid and response guidelines.
• Provides general medical care and treatment at the appropriate EMT Georgia scope of practice level to patients in an emergency situation as defined by state and local regulations.
• Communicates with medical personnel via 2-way radio and telephone regarding injured persons' condition; vitals; and other relevant treatment information.
• Transports patients in an ambulance.
• Completes required patient reports prior to the end of shift; including all billing and patient demographic data.
• Replaces; cleans; and restocks equipment and supplies.
• Assists and/or participates in training exercises and continuing education to maintain certification.
• Attends public functions to provide emergency medical response as needed.
• Provides public safety demonstrations and screenings.
• Maintains and restocks ambulance and conducts ambulance check-off at the beginning of shift.
• Performs related duties.

• Emergency medical practices; techniques; and standards.
• Radio communications.
• Ambulance operation, use, and maintenance.
• Procedures for handling special equipment and patient care items.
• County geography.

Skills Required

• Analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
• Operation of advanced medical equipment.
• Provision of medical care under emergency conditions.
• Interpersonal relations.
• Oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• More than two (2) years of related experience required.
• Valid Georgia Class C driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• State EMS certification at the EMT level as appropriate.
• American Heart or Red Cross CPR required.
• PHTLS preferred.

Physical Demands

• Intermittently sitting; standing; walking; bending; crouching; or stooping.
• Frequently lifts light and heavy objects (>100 lbs.); climbs ladders; uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity; distinguishes between shades of color; and utilizes sense of smell.
• Work environment may consists of an office; a very noisy place; or outdoors occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• Potential exposure to dust; dirt; grease; machinery with moving parts; and contagious or infectious diseases; or irritating chemicals.
• Use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves required.

Salary & Benefits

This position will work two 16-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift per week for a total of 40 hours/week. Additional paid overtime may be available.

The annual compensation (40-hour week excluding overtime) depends on the level of EMT certification:

• EMT-Basic = $36,920 (Grade E-14A)
• EMT-Intermediate = $37,668 (Grade E-14B)
• EMT-Advanced = $38,792 (Grade E-15A)

*** Liberty County EMS offers in-house training for recertification hours.***

Liberty County government offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
• Free term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness program

Application Special Instructions

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to hr@libertycountyga.gov.