Georgia EMT-I Job Description

 

Summary:

Under general supervision, provides basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, to include assessment of illness and/or injury, management of such patients, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Attends emergency and non-emergency medical requests as they arise, renders on-site assistance to patients as requires.
2. Performs or assists in the initial assessment and management of illness or injury to emergency patients in accordance with specified protocol and procedure
3. Prepares or assists in the preparation of patients for transport.
4. Inspects emergency medical equipment to ensure serviceability and compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards.
5. Performs daily duties and other miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Georgia Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Intermediate.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Records maintenance skills.
2. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
3. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
4. Knowledge of and skill in the application of basic on-site emergency medical protocol and procedures.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
2. May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
3. Must be emotionally stable, have good dexterity, agility, and physical coordination.

Working Conditions and Physical Efforts:

1. Work involves exposure to the elements, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises.
2. Extensive physical activity, heavy lifting, pushing or pulling objects over 100lbs.
3. Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations.
4. Work with blood or blood-borne pathogens that will require OSHA training.

Training Required After Hiring:

To maintain certification, EMT-B and EMT-I, must re-register, usually every 2 years. Re-registration requires various hours of continuing education and certifications.