Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Job Descriptions, Average Salary, Interview Questions

Duties

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed, or need for additional assistance
• Restores and stabilizes heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient
• Monitors cardiac patient
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs
• Observes, records, and reports to physician patient’s condition, treatments, and significant incidents
• Assists in extricating trapped victims and transports sick and injured persons to treatment center
• Communicates with physician, and other medical personnel in person and by radio-telephone
• Keeps current on treatment techniques, protocol changes, material, and equipment.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records of activities
• May drive mobile unit to and from emergency scene
• Cleans assigned emergency vehicle
• Requisitions and restocks supplies, material, and equipment
• Conducts safety inspections and restocking of first aid supplies as directed
• May require other duties as assigned

Job requirements

• Completion with passing grades from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program, EMT Certification as defined within the state in which contract exists

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your fellow EMTs and management to assure top tier patient care
• Be flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock – your work shift schedule may vary due to the nature of the business
• Remain up to date with current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses and all certifications, licenses and registrations
• Conduct yourself in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and the public
• Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all State and County protocols
• Provide top tier medical transport to medical facilities by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures
• Maintain rig cleanliness by stocking the rigs and taking ownership of your space
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures
• Prepare and submit a pre-hospital patient care report
• Respond promptly to assignments as required by the Dispatch Center
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull 125 lbs or more

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License (held for 2 or more years) and acceptable driving record
• Valid CPR Card for the Health Care Provider
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19
• Excellent verbal communication skill
• Tech-savvy or comfortable with technology
• Able to work on a team
• Respectful of colleagues, patients, and supervisors

What you’ll do

• Experienced pre-hospital provider for an assigned project
• Administration of first aid and level-appropriate care according to State, Local and National guidelines
• Proper assessment of injuries and the coordination for appropriate transportation to medical facilities
• Detailed documentation of medical and safety related incidents
• Actively monitor and provide case management of all work-related injuries
• Daily administration of site required drug and alcohol testing program
• Provide project team with administrative support, to include: orientation for new workers
• Attend weekly project safety meetings
• Effective communication with Safety Managers, EMS Personnel, and Offsite Occupational Health Clinic
• Daily communication with management
• Coordination with project Safety Manager regarding safety related duties and inspections
• Additional duties as directed by Med-eScreen management or client
• Flexible schedule, extended hours to include weekends

Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Current CPR or BLS (Basic Life Support) or equivalent credential
• State Certification for EMT or Paramedic or National EMT certification, (NREMT)
• 911 Emergency Services experience or triage experience
• At least 2 years of experience working as an EMT

Preferred

• 1st Responder experience
• Experience in construction, OSHA, or worker’s compensation
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills