EMT Basic

SMDH is hiring full time and PRN EMT-B. 

Purpose: Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Responsibilities: Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic (EMT-B) respond to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured, and to transport the patient to a medical facility and assist in the Emergency Room under the direction of the RN in charge.

Additionally:

• Render emergency care in the field
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Controlling Hemorrhage with dressings and bandages
• Immobilization of fractures, maintenance of airway control within the EMT scope of practice
• Assisting in childbirth and care of the mentally disturbed
• Assessment, Medical and Trauma
• Extrication of victims by using techniques and tools quickly and safely
• Assist patients with their own med if needed per the EMT scope of practice
  

Certifications & Requirements: 

• Must complete a EMT program with completion, certification, and licensing
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology
• Be at least 18 years old

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive