EMT Job Description
EMT
provides emergency medical care at the basic life support level according to Indianapolis EMS practices and policies, established protocols, verbal and written orders and state regulations.
EMT Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective EMT job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included EMT job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
To provide Basic Life Support care to the sick and injured
Provide safe transport to a medical facility
Complete all reports, including patient care records, workmans comp paperwork
Other Duties as defined on the job description
Obtains and records information for the Company those required by medical, legal, and health authorities
Will make daily checks of the vehicle equipment and systems, and completes manifest and other reports/forms as required
Respond to all racetrack accidents and racing related injuries
Legibly complete all medical incident reports and State required forms
Maintain Emergency Medical Technician certification through the PA Department of Health to include all required continuing education requirements
Must be currently certified in EVOC Driving
EMT Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for EMT
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, BCLS, EMT, OSHA
Education for EMT
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the EMT job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in Associates, Fire Science, Technical, Education, General Education, Paramedic, Medical, Patient Care, Continuing Education, Communication
Skills for EMT
Desired skills for EMT include:
Number systems and street layouts
Medical office and terminology
Medical terminology
Service areas and takes the most direct route to reach a destination
Growth and development
Passes information along to patients as requested
All applicable State and Federal statutes and regulations concerning emergency medical services
Basic life support ambulance service
EMT certification
HackensackUMC's policies and procedures
Desired experience for EMT includes:
Current licensure with the Tennessee Department of Health Emergency Medical Division for the State of Tennessee
De-escalation certification within 1 year
Certified EMT-Paramedic is required
EMT-Paramedic License with no prior or current suspension, is required
A minimum of 5 years Emergency medical experience is required
Must have Emergency Medical knowledge and skills
EMT Examples
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of EMT. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for EMT
- Reports all problems and unusual occurrences immediately to the Supervisor or Crew Leader
- Regular attendance consistent with scheduled hours
- School Books
- Course Fees
- Exam Fees
- CPR / First Aid Training (if needed)
- Responding to and assist treating ill or injured guests / employees with staff EMT's & Paramedics
- Scene management skills
- Knowledge of MCI and Park Emergency Procedures
- Clerical duties including but not limited to
Qualifications for EMT
- Educated and currently certified/licensed in the state of employment and according to state requirements as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic or Intermediate
- CPR/BCLS
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification for all EMT levels
- Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays to support park operations
- Must have a valid driver’s license, safe driving record and be willing to utilize own vehicle for business purposes
- Must have an outgoing energetic personality with a love of children
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for an EMT. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for EMT
- Emergency Vehicle Operation (may be able to drive ambulance if intern meets all driving requirements)
- Interacting with the LA County Fire Department and Los Angeles Sheriff's Department
- Additional skills practice and training
- Conducting building and site safety inspections with staff EMT's
- Transportation of a broad spectrum of ambulatory and wheel chair dependent patients to and from many locations including hospitals, medical appointments and convalescent homes
- Complete wheel chair van and car transportation calls as directed by communications center
- Maintain accurate vehicle check out records including daily fluid level check and visual inspection to ensure safe operation of the vehicle
- Report mechanical problems to Operations Supervisor
- Shifts are 10 or 12 hours, operating mainly on your own
- We operate 24/7, shifts may be nights/weekends
Qualifications for EMT
- Graduate of an accredited School of EMT-Advanced training
- Ability to address requests for medical care in a rapid manner and perform strenuous physical activities for prolonged periods of time under intense and fast paced conditions
- Must have ability to multitask, triage patients and provide care in order of severity
- State of Virgina EMT-I and/or National Registry EMT-I Certification
- State of Virgina EMT-B and/or National Registry EMT-B Certification
- Must meet the physical requirements as listed on the Core Job Functions and Job Qualification Standards for Field Operations Personnel as described in the Standard Operating Procedure manual
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an EMT. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for EMT
- Ability to be moved to other IFT positions as they open up based on seniority
- Must reside within 30 minutes of base operation
- Practice common safety and hazard precautions
- Help patients in distress by responding to emergencies
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures
- Maintain patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential
- Update job knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities
- Enhance health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests
- Assist patients with complaints and takes an active role in service recovery when needed
- Perform other duties as directed or which may be assigned that is specific to the local operation
Qualifications for EMT
- Experience in construction, Predictive Solutions, OSHA and Worker's Compensation is a plus
- OSHA 30 Construction certificate preferred
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification
- Successful completion of an EMT program
- Ability to travel between clinics
- EMTs may initiate IO access, and peripheral and external Jugular IV access once competencies are completed
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an EMT. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for EMT
- Assesses patient condition and implements proper treatment within scope of EMT training
- Evaluates effectiveness of medication and treatment (i.e., splints, IV infusions, dressing changes)
- Work longer than scheduled shifts as situations may dictate
- Treat other teammates as described by the AMR Values
- Reduce pain and suffering
- Save more lives
- Become an integrated partner in the healthcare system of Ventura County
- Provide basic life support and patient care to guests and employees
- Assist in maintaining the medical services facilities
- Maintain guest and employee medical records
Qualifications for EMT
- 1 year minimum of active EMS experience
- Maintain valid driver’s license and proof of insurability
- Acquire acceptable knowledge of policy, procedure, PHRC regulations, and Track Accident response plan
- May require sitting for long periods in a vehicle (ambulance)
- Requires vision and hearing within normal ranges
- Work area may be unusually hot, cold, dusty, or dimly lit
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an EMT. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for EMT
- Must be able and willing to climb up to 100'
- Able to work in outdoor heat for at least one hour
- To provide Advance Life Support care to the sick and injured
- Colorado State Certification Required
- Perfors other incidental and related duties as required and assigned
- Perform patient assessment and patient care at the basic life support level for patients of all age groups, including the initiation of prehospital care in accordance with established standards or policies to patients suffering from traumatic injuries or medical emergencies
- Provide prehospital transportation of emergency or non-emergency patients, locally, out of region, or out of state
- Operate emergency vehicles, ambulances, wheelchair vans, and passenger vans under routine and emergency conditions in a safe, controlled manner in accordance with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and Department of Health
- Complete patient records and required state charts on all transports and transfers performed
- Perform daily vehicle/equipment checks and report maintenance problems
Qualifications for EMT
- Work will usually be performed in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
- Driving record in compliance with the company safety and driving record
- H-6 DMV print out (10yr
- 6 months of experience operating emergency vehicles
- 6 months experience operating an emergency vehicle
- EMT license