EMT-Basic - Roanoke Transport - FT
Core
Administers basic life support care and transports patients in pre-hospital settings, responding to 911 medical emergencies and providing cardiac and trauma support.
Role type
EMT-Basic (Emergency Medical Technician)
Builds
Emergency medical response and patient transport services
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic life support administration, patient assessment, emergency procedures (extrication, defibrillation), medication administration, patient transport, driving, medical record documentation, insurance billing knowledge, state and federal law compliance
Preferred skills
HAZMAT Awareness, PHTLS or BTLS Basic certification
Technologies
Ambulance vehicle operation, basic computer software for reporting
Responsibilities
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish medical procedures; Administer emergency procedures and medications; Observe, record, and report patient condition to physician or command center; Maintain and stock assigned transport units; Transport patients to hospital and non-hospital sites safely; Maintain knowledge of treatment protocols and continuing education requirements