EMT - St Louis Emergency Department
Core
Provides direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, and basic life support in an emergency setting, while also performing ambulance maintenance and dispatch duties.
Role type
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Builds
Pre-hospital patient care and ambulance operations
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic life support skills, patient assessment, emergency vehicle operation, splinting, oxygen administration, radio communication, universal precautions
Preferred skills
ITLS certification, Hazmat Awareness, NIMS training
Technologies
Ambulance, monitor/defibrillator/pacer, stretcher, backboard, scoop device
Responsibilities
Operate emergency vehicles safely and maintain equipment; respond to non-emergent transfers; assist paramedics with advanced procedures; communicate with medical personnel; act as a patient advocate; perform cleaning and maintenance duties.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC