Key Responsibilities
Emergency Response: Answer dispatch calls quickly and drive emergency vehicles safely to accident or illness scenes.
Patient Assessment: Evaluate patient conditions, check vital signs, and decide on immediate care plans.
Life Support Care: Perform CPR, use automated external defibrillators (AEDs), control bleeding, treat wounds, and apply splints.
Patient Transport: Lift and move patients securely onto stretchers and monitor their condition during ambulance transport.
Hand-off and Documentation: Write explicit patient care reports and give verbal updates to hospital medical staff.
Vehicle and Station Maintenance: Clean equipment, decontaminate surfaces, and restock medical supplies after each shift or call.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma and completion of a state-approved EMT training program.
Certification: Active EMT certification (such as NREMT) and current CPR/BLS credentials.
Driver's License: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Physical Strength: High physical stamina to lift and carry heavy patients and gear.
Soft Skills: Calm decision-making under pressure, mental resilience, and robust communication.