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
Patient transport to hospital and non-hospital sites
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Basic life support care, patient assessment, emergency procedures (extrication, defibrillation), medication administration, patient transport, driving, medical record keeping, insurance billing knowledge, state/federal law compliance
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
Basic computer skills, applicable software
Responsibilities
Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish medical procedures; Administer emergency procedures such as extrication, defibrillation, and non-invasive treatments; Observe, record, and report patient condition and reaction to treatments; Maintain current knowledge of treatment techniques and protocols; Check, clean, and stock assigned units; Transport patients to hospital observing safety guidelines; Maintain knowledge of state and federal laws and agency protocols.