Emergency Medical Technician - TEMPORARY - Disaster Shelter Support

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – TEMPORARY – Disaster Shelter Support

Location : Emergency Shelter, Monroe County, Georgia, and other designated zones as per contract requirements

Employment Type : Temporary / Contract Basis

Job Summary :

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) will provide essential medical support within the emergency shelter facilities operated under the Georgia Department of Public Health Emergency Preparedness program. The EMT will work under the supervision of the Charge Nurse and shall perform duties including but not limited to patient assessment, emergency response, and assistance based on guests' needs. This position requires adherence to all state and federal regulations within the scope of practice.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Patient Care :

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, including vital signs and medical history.
• Provide basic medical care, including wound care, CPR, and administering medications as per protocol.
• Assist in emergencies by providing immediate medical attention.
• Develop and implement basic patient care plans in consultation with the healthcare team.
• Counsel and educate patients and their families on medical issues and treatments.

2. Triage & Assessment :

3. Compliance and Quality Assurance :

4. Documentation :

5. Onboarding and Training :

6. Collaboration and Communication :

7. Shift Assignments :

Qualifications : Licensure :

Experience :

Skills :

Certification :

Work Environment and Physical Requirements :

Reporting :

Deliverables :

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as mutually agreed upon to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Salary : $24.50 / hr.

Essential HealthCare Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We are an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring based on sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.