HDSI: Emergency Medical Technician (Full-time)

An EMT, or Emergency Medical Technician, responds to emergency situations by stabilizing patients before taking them to a medical care facility. Their main duties include transporting patients to hospitals, driving emergency vehicles safely and responsibly, and quickly responding to calls made by Dispatchers.
Duties and Responsibilities

• EMTs respond to emergencies and provide an appropriate level of care
• Provide first-aid treatment, such as bandaging wounds.
• Provide life support care, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), when needed.
• Assess a patient’s conditions and provide initial treatment.
• Determine whether a patient needs to go to an ER or a trauma center.
• Drive the emergency vehicles in a safe but efficient manner to the emergency medical facility.
• EMT is responsible for explaining the situation to hospital staff and relaying the patients’ vitals. They must fill out patient reports after caring for a patient.
• Documenting patient information and care provided.
• Maintaining and restocking medical equipment and supplies

Background and Qualifications

• With an EMT training/certificate.
• Preferably with NCII certificate. If none, willing to be trained for this certification.
• The ability to work long hours without lowering the quality of care they provide.
• The ability to provide care in stressful situations
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Situational awareness
• Stress management skills
• Computer skills (ex. Excel, etc)
• With good communication skills