EMT-Basic-GilesTransport-FT

## **Employment Status:** Full time ## **Shift:** Variable Hours (United States of America) ## **Facility:** 175 Industrial Park Rd - Pearisburg ## **Requisition Number:** R141837 EMT-Basic - Giles Transport - FT (Open) # **How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:** The Emergency Medical Technician administers basic life support care and transport to patients in pre-hospital settings as authorized and directed by physician. Performs a variety of skills related to acute and non-acute settings in ground transport. Responds to medical emergencies in a 911 setting and protects life and administers cardiac and trauma support when needed. Administers initial treatment at emergency scene, assesses patient response and makes adjustments as needed. Gathers and analyzes information and uses reason when dealing with emotional topics. Manages difficult customer situations and maintains confidentiality. #EMSHeroes **_All of our driving positions do require that you provide a copy of your current driving record and meet eligibility requirements._** ​ **EMT-Basic rate starts at $20.10, with credit for experience.** * Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance. * Administers emergency procedures such as extrication of patient, defibrillation, and other non-invasive treatments. Administers medications and initiates treatments at the basic level. * Observes, records, and reports to physician or command center personnel, patient’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Utilizes excellent communication skills in dealing with staff, peers, patients, and family members in diverse situations. * Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes and application of new drugs, material, and equipment. Takes responsibility for own actions and those of support team members. Coordinates activities with external entities if needed. * Prepares required reports a