Overview

Position Title: Advanced EMT

Company: City Of Forsyth County Nc

Location: Forsyth County, NC, US

Job Description:

Forsyth County Department of Emergency Services is seeking dedicated and passionate first responder heroes to join our team as Advanced EMTs (AEMTs). AEMTs perform skilled work in providing prehospital medical care to sick or injured persons. The Advanced EMT is an intermediate EMS certification level recognized by the State of North Carolina between the Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic level certifications. These positions fill an important care gap between the EMT Basic and Paramedic positions.

Responsibilities:

  • Working knowledge of emergency medical procedures and techniques.
  • Working knowledge of equipment and supplies employed in the emergency care of patients and victims of accidents.
  • Working knowledge of city and county geography and location of roads and streets, hospitals and nursing homes.
  • Working knowledge of radio communications equipment.
  • Skill in diagnosing a victim’s condition and applying emergency medical care.
  •  Ability to drive an ambulance safely under various weather conditions.
  •  Ability to deal with patients, their families, and others courteously, and firmly when necessary.
  •  Ability to lift substantial weight.
  • Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or GED supplemented by courses in emergency medical care.
  • One year experience as an EMT required.
  • Certification by the NC Department of Human Resources Office of Emergency Medical Services and the NC Board of Examiners as an Advanced EMT required.
  • Must have a valid NC driver’s license.
  • Lifting over 100 lbs occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently or up to 20-50 lbs.
    constantly.