EMT

Description

: Job Summary

• The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) assists Paramedics with providing efficient and immediate care to patients in various emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for providing basic medical support including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, etc. to stabilize the patient’s condition. The EMT is responsible for documenting all aspects of care provided under their direction by EMS services. Operates the ambulance in various road conditions to safely transport patients to medical facilities.

Job Requirements

◦ Required : High School Diploma or Equivalent

◦ Preferred : Previous EMT experience

◦ Calmly and efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency situations.

◦ Ability to work outdoors.

◦ Ability to follow instructions.

◦ Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served.

◦ Must be 18 years of age

◦ Current Missouri EMT License required

◦ Missouri Resident : MO Class E license is required.

◦ MO Non-Resident : Chauffeur’s license or Class E equivalent for that state, required upon hire.

◦ BLS due within first 90 days of employment.Education : ▪ Required : High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience : ▪ Preferred : Previous EMT experience

Skills : ▪ Calmly and efficiently perform and make appropriate decisions rapidly under stress in emergency situations. ▪ Ability to work outdoors. ▪ Ability to follow instructions. ▪ Is familiar with age specific needs for the patient population served. ▪ Must be 18 years of age

Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Current Missouri EMT License required ▪ Missouri Resident : MO Class E license is required. ▪ MO Non-Resident : Chauffeur’s license or Class E equivalent for that state, required upon hire.