Emergency Medical Technician jobs in North Carolina

Emergency Medical Technician responds to emergency calls for medical assistance, assesses the situation, obtains a basic medical history and physical examination of the patient, and provides emergency care at the scene and during transit to the hospital. Utilizes necessary medical equipment to treat the patient and ascertains the extent of their injuries or illness. Being an Emergency Medical Technician communicates with the medical care facility receiving the patient about the patient's condition, status, and arrival time. May require registry in NREMT. Additionally, Emergency Medical Technician requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Medical Technician works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Emergency Medical Technician typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Lifestar Emergency Services
  • Winston, NC FULL_TIME
  • Description

    Position Summary: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate medical care to ill or injured patients. The employee is responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and/or from medical facilities.


    Position Responsibilities:

    • Responds to emergency calls, provides basic life support, and administers emergency medical care.
    • Responds to non-emergency calls, such as requests to transport patients from hospitals to their homes or from a local medical facility to specialized medical center.
    • Operate ambulances, emergency vehicles and equipment safety, efficiently, and in accordance with established policies and procedures of the Company.
    • Has a thorough knowledge of the street, highway and addressing system in which he or she will be working.
    • Understands all applicable legal, moral and ethical issues surrounding emergency medical service.
    • Functions within the scope of care as defined by state, regional, and local regulatory agencies.
    • Ensures that the ambulance is clean, fully inspected and ready for the next transport.
    • Prepares records/reports related to patient transportation and medical care.
    • Delivers polite, compassionate care to all patients regardless of the patient's race, age, sex, religion, national origin or ability to pay.
    • Establishes and maintains a positive working relationship with other emergency service workers, patients, families, hospital and facility staff and other cooperating agencies.
    • Demonstrates a through knowledge of safety procedures.
    • Performs in a calm, resourceful manner in emergency situations.
    • Maintains valid licensures and certifications through continuing education requirements.
    • Perform station duties as assigned.
    • Other duties as required.

    Essential Physical Functions:

    The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilites to perform the essentials functions.


    Physical Activity

    • Carrying
    • Writing
    • Bending
    • Stooping
    • Grasping
    • Standing
    • Twisting
    • Sitting
    • Lifting
    • Walking
    • Kneeling
    • Reaching overhead
    • Crouching
    • Filing documents
    • Communicating with customers and co-workers
    • Using telephone and fax machines.

    Physical Requirements

    • Lifting/pulling pushing up to 125 pounds frequently
    • Must be able to climb in and out of an ambulance
    • Must have depth perception and be able to distinguish basic colors

    Visual/Audible Acuity Requirements

    • Must be able to see and hear clearly
    • Must be able to see less than 20" away and a distance of more than 20 feet
    • Must have use of side vision
    • Must be able to read and distinguish small print

    Key Competencies:

    • Judgment
    • Critical reasoning
    • Decision Making
    • Attention to detail
    • Service Orientation
    • Personal care and assistance

    Requirements

    Position Qualifications:

    Required:

    • Emergency Medical Technician certification as defined by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services.
    • Valid NC Driver's License and excellent driving record.
    • Ability to cultivate effective working relationship with a broad range of people and follow employees.
    • Solid computer skills.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
    • High School Diploma or equivalent.

    Preferred:

    • Prior related experience
  • 2 Months Ago

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Friendly Medical Transportation
  • Bern, NC FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • EMT Currently seeking experienced and enthusiastic individuals to fill EMT positions to respond to non-emergency medical calls and inter-facility transports. Prospective applicants must have clean cri...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
  • Reliance Medical Transport Career Center
  • Asheville, NC FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary: Our Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) respond to emergent and non-emergent requests for medical assistance and delivers high quality patient care, treatment, and customer service in th...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Emergency technician
  • Haywood Regional Medical Center
  • Clyde, NC FULL_TIME
  • Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. Assists pati...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Emergency Medical Technician - EMT B
  • Reliance Medical Transport Career Center
  • Salisbury, NC FULL_TIME
  • Starting Base Pay: $19.59/hr Total Compensation with Benefits (based on full-time hours): $49,920.00 - Equivalent to $24.00/hr Job Summary: Our Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) respond to emergent...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Emergency Veterinary Technician / Assistant
  • Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency
  • Charlotte, NC FULL_TIME
  • CARE | Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency is an independently, woman owned 24-hour Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital in Charlotte, NC that offers its employees a fun company culture, suppor...
  • Just Posted

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • MyMichigan Health
  • Midland, MI
  • Summary: This position provides basic life support procedures from the time of arrival to a patient until the patient ca...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Concentra Career Choice
  • Boulder, CO
  • Overview: Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Geisinger
  • Washingtonville, PA
  • Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Location: Berwick, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursi...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
  • Choice Mens Health Llc
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Job Description Job Description Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) We're looking for passionate individuals who are inte...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Geisinger
  • Waverly, PA
  • Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and ...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Geisinger
  • Tunkhannock, PA
  • Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Location: Avoca, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • Geisinger
  • Pittston, PA
  • Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician Location: Avoca, Pennsylvania Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing...
  • 3/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Emergency Medical Technician
  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • New York, NY
  • Location New York, New York Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Description: World-Renowned Emergency Response: E...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

North Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/ (listen)) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. North Carolina is the 28th-most extensive and the 9th-most populous of the U.S. states. The state is divided into 100 counties. The capital is Raleigh, which along with Durham and Chapel Hill is home to the largest research park in the United States (Research Triangle Park). The most populous municipality is Charlotte, which is the second-largest banking center in...
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Income Estimation for Emergency Medical Technician jobs
$32,298 to $40,867

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