EMT - Basic

$48,316 - $48,316/Yr

Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management - Red Mesa, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Red Mesa, AZ

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The EMT - Basic position involves responding to medical emergencies by driving and operating emergency vehicles, providing initial patient assessments, and administering emergency medical care. The role requires adherence to established protocols and effective communication with medical personnel to ensure patient safety and proper treatment during transport to medical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate emergency vehicles in response to medical emergencies.
• Provide initial on-site assessment of patients' conditions.
• Follow established emergency care procedures and protocols.
• Determine the need for additional resources and transport patients to medical facilities.
• Monitor and maintain radio communication with medical personnel.
• Administer EMT Basic treatment and medication as needed.
• Complete and submit patient care records per established procedures.
• Assist physicians and other medical personnel in providing patient care.
• Maintain and inspect emergency vehicles and medical equipment.
• Prepare and conduct presentations and training sessions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current EMT-Basic License or Arizona EMT Basic Certification.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Current CPR Certification for Health Care Provider.
• Favorable background investigation.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of state and local emergency medical protocols and treatment guidelines.
• Knowledge of basic pharmacology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management methods.

Benefits

• Regular full-time employment status.
• Potential for overtime pay.