Emergency Medical Technician

About This Role

Emergency Medical Technicians are a vital part of a dynamic emergency response team, making a difference in saving lives and providing critical care in urgent situations. This role involves delivering high-quality pre-hospital emergency medical services, operating emergency vehicles, and supporting patients through rapid assessment, stabilization, and transport. Expertise in trauma care, airway management, and patient assessment is essential to ensuring optimal outcomes for those in need.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency calls, providing immediate medical attention at the scene of incidents involving trauma, medical emergencies, or critical illness
• Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history collection to determine appropriate treatment plans
• Administer basic life support (BLS), medication injections, airway management techniques, and neonatal resuscitation procedures as needed
• Operate emergency vehicles safely across city streets while navigating efficiently to reach patients quickly
• Utilize advanced medical equipment such as DME (durable medical equipment), venipuncture tools, and other devices to stabilize patients
• Coordinate with incident command teams and hospital staff during patient handoffs to ensure seamless continuity of care
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient care reports, incident logs, and treatment details following strict aseptic techniques and medical terminology standards

Requirements

• Valid EMT certification with demonstrated experience in emergency medicine and trauma care
• Critical care experience within hospital settings or during critical care transport operations
• Proven ability to perform patient transport safely while managing cardiovascular emergencies and trauma situations
• Knowledge of physiology, anatomy, trauma medicine, pediatric emergency care, and neonatal resuscitation procedures
• Experience with emergency vehicle operation, city street navigation, heavy lifting, and driving under urgent conditions
• Familiarity with medical terminology, incident command protocols, medication administration, venipuncture, and medical equipment operation
• Strong physical endurance for heavy lifting and prolonged periods of standing or walking; excellent patient assessment skills; ability to work effectively under pressure in urgent care scenarios

Benefits

• Professional growth through ongoing training in emergency response procedures and trauma medicine
• Team environment built on dedication and excellence