EMT Basic; Savannah, GA

Overview
Join our team as an Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, where you'll play a vital role in delivering prompt, compassionate care to individuals needing medical transport. This energetic position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your medical skills in fast-paced environments, ensuring patients receive the highest level of medical care. Lowcountry Medical Response provides emergent and non-emergent Interfacility transports for Veterans Administration patients, as well as for local hospitals in Savannah region.

Duties

• Respond swiftly to emergent and non-emergent calls, providing immediate medical assistance on scene and during patient transport
• Assess patient conditions through thorough physical examinations and vital signs monitoring
• Administer basic life support (BLS), including airway management, oxygen therapy, and medication administration when necessary
• Perform patient assessments using triage protocols to determine priority levels and appropriate care pathways
• Operate emergency vehicles safely, adhering to all traffic laws and driving regulations during urgent transports
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care reports, vital signs, and treatment provided for legal and medical records
• Support hospital staff with transport needs, ensuring seamless communication and transfer of patient information

Requirements

• Valid Emergency Medical Technician - Basic certification with current licensure in good standing
• Proven experience in emergency medicine or urgent care settings, including hospital or ER experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, medical terminology, and aseptic techniques
• Hands-on experience with airway management, venipuncture, medication administration, and vital signs assessment
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical examinations while maintaining patient safety and comfort
• Excellent driving record with the ability to operate emergency vehicles responsibly and efficiently
• Critical thinking skills combined with a compassionate approach to patient care in high-pressure situations

Job Type: Part-time

Experience:

• EMT: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EMT License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• drivers license (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Work Location: In person