EMT - St Louis Emergency Department
Core
Provides direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic life support in pre-hospital and hospital transfer settings.
Role type
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Builds
Pre-hospital patient care and ambulance services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic life support, patient assessment, emergency vehicle operation, splinting, oxygen administration, radio communication, patient advocacy, universal precautions
Preferred skills
ITLS certification, Hazmat Awareness, NIMS training
Technologies
Ambulance, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, stretcher, backboard, scoop device
Responsibilities
Operate emergency vehicles safely, respond to BLS non-emergent transfers, assist paramedics with advanced procedures, maintain ambulance equipment and stock, communicate with medical personnel, perform patient assessments and deliver pre-hospital care, maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC