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 the Charleston and Savannah regions.

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

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Experience:

EMT: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person

Lowcountry Medical Response

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