Emergency Medical Technician

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls and provide immediate pre-hospital medical care to patients experiencing illness, injury, or trauma.
• Assess patients’ condition, obtain medical history, and perform primary and secondary patient evaluations.
• Administer basic life support (BLS), including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), airway management, and use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
• Stabilize patients by controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, managing shock, and providing wound care.
• Monitor and document vital signs, patient status, treatments provided, and changes in condition.
• Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities while providing continuous monitoring and care during transit.
• Communicate patient information effectively to receiving healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Operate and maintain ambulances, medical equipment, and emergency supplies, ensuring readiness for emergency response.
• Assist in mass casualty incidents, disaster response, and community emergency preparedness activities.
• Follow infection prevention, safety, and clinical protocols to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families during emergency situations.
• Collaborate closely with paramedics, nurses, physicians, law enforcement, and other emergency service personnel.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, organizational, and professional standards in all aspects of patient care.
• Participate in ongoing education, training, and competency assessments to maintain clinical skills and certifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Paramedicine, Emergency Care, or a related healthcare field.
• Valid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification from a recognized regulatory authority.
• Valid BLS