EMT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills. Reads and understands the English language. Ability to think critically and analytically with little or no supervision. Ability to work effectively in situations of high stress and conflict and communicate goals and outcomes. Ability to process information and prioritize. Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Possesses independent work habits, is self-reliant and self-directed. Ability to learn, adapt, and change as required by the job functions. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of material and information accessed and reviewed. Basic computer literacy. Ability to move freely, reach, bend, and complete light lifting. Ability to use good body mechanics while performing daily job functions and ability to follow specific OSHA guidelines. Ability to maintain attendance to meet standard job practices.

Education: High School diploma or GED.Graduate of approved EMT-I program and obtain State Certification.

Licensure: Current Georgia EMTI Certification. BLS Certification. Current GA Driver's License. Essential physical requirements: Sedentary: Exert up to 10 lb. of force occasionally and/or a minute amount frequently - 1-24%.Light: Exert up to 20 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lb. of force frequently - 25-49%.Heavy: Exert 50 – 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lb. of force frequently - 25-49%.Very Heavy: Exceed 100 lb. of force occasionally and/or 50 lb. frequently - 25-49%.Essential mental requirements: Clinical expertise in area of responsibility. Maintain current knowledge in emergency care. Be familiar with organizational plans, policies and procedures. Be familiar with State and Federal regulations governing pre-hospital emergency care operations. Exposure to hazards: Body fluid exposure level: Level I.Age of Patient Populations Served: Neonates, Infants, Children, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics.