What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT Basic position at Gaston County Government?
Essential Duties
The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform.
- Functions on a two person ambulance crew.
- Responds to and administers emergency medical services to the general public under the guidance of a licensed physician or as authorized by North Carolina medical practice standards.
- Transports injured or ill patients to health care facilities.
- Participates in required in-service training programs to remain abreast of changes in techniques in emergency medical service delivery or new methods of treatment.
- Performs visual inspections of vehicles, radios, medical equipment and supplies; refuels vehicle and reports unsafe operating conditions of vehicles and radios; restocks supplies as required to maintain operational readiness.
- Records information in logs and other journals of actions taken or to provide information.
- Meets with the public, supervisory personnel, and medical personnel to provide or receive job related information.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent and EMT Basic Certification. For all certifications: Documentation certification must be presented at the time of application. Candidates with at least 6 months of recent full time EMS work experience preferred. Candidates selected will undergo a background check. The candidate selected must undergo and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $17.73 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- EMT Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18
