Emsar - Volunteer (59131)

Hamilton Emergency Medical Services

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE ACTIVE RESERVE PROGRAM (EMSAR)

• What is the EMSAR program?

• Who is a candidate for EMSAR?

• Becoming a member

• Requirements

• Contact us

What is the EMSAR program?

EMSAR is an acronym for Hamilton Emergency Medical Service Active Reserve program. The EMSAR program is a unique volunteer unit of Hamilton EMS (HEMS). This non-paid organization was established in August 2015 and the first of its kind in the region.

The EMSAR unit of HEMS is designed to provide the opportunity for qualified individuals to remain current and competent in emergency care by volunteering time with the advanced life support units of Hamilton EMS. The program is designed to help benefit those certified and/or licensed pre-hospital care providers who are not currently employed by an emergency medical service or those providers that simply do not gain enough direct patient care while on their normal job. EMSAR provides the individual with the opportunity to document legitimate experience in emergency care by working along side HEMS crews during normal, everyday operations.

EMSAR personnel also form an organized community-based network of trained Hamilton EMS emergency care professionals that provide essential care in the event of disaster operations. EMSAR also enhances HEMS coverage at largely populated events such as high school football games, rodeos, community celebrations, and concerts.

Who is a candidate for EMSAR?

Candidates for the EMSAR unit represent a broad segment of the community. Members vary in age, education, and employment. EMSAR candidates need not to be employed in emergency services or even in the health care field but possess a valid Georgia emergency care provider certification or license. The EMSAR program is also open to any and all qualified members of the fire departments jointly participating in the Comprehensive Patient Care Program with Hamilton EMS. EMSAR's goal is simple - to provide extended and enhanced clinical experience to our emergency service community beyond the first responder scope of patient care while working with HEMS EMT-Is, AEMTs and paramedics.

The EMSAR program also provides a competitive advantage for the volunteer by providing legitimate experience in the EMS profession in order to better qualify the individual for future consideration for employment in emergency services,

Additionally, the program benefits both HEMS and the EMSAR volunteer by pre-qualifying for entry into the ranks of the paid HEMS staff. Since the EMSAR volunteer is generally given priority over other external applicants provided the EMSAR volunteer has remained in good standing. If the EMSAR volunteer has performed satisfactory (based on routine evaluations) they would be eligible for a smooth transition into a paid position with HEMS as opportunities arise. However, positions are not guaranteed for an EMSAR volunteer, but the credible opportunity exists to network and build strong relationships within the emergency medical community. All members are required to be certified/licensed by the State of Georgia as:

• First Responder

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Basic

• Emergency Medical Technician

• Intermediate

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

• Paramedic

Becoming a Member

By volunteering your time with the EMSAR team we will provide you with valuable and legitimate experience in the pre-hospital transport environment while at the same time keeping your skills current. Reserve members also receive the same complementary additional training as their paid counterparts in various topics selected and provided by Hamilton Medical Center. Hamilton EMS will provide one complete uniform and all the experience one wants.

Requirements

• Eligibility requirements:

• Must be a State of Georgia certified/licensed:

• First Responder

• EMT-Basic

• EMT-Intermediate

• Advanced EMT

• Paramedic

• Must possess a valid Georgia Drivers License.

• Must pass the HEMS qualification process consisting of:

• Successfully complete the interview process

• Basic competency review

• Practical Physical Agility Test

• Must pass a pre-employment/pre-volunteer screening performed by Hamilton Medical Center's Human Resource Department. This may include but is not limited to criminal history investigation, MVR review, letters of recommendation, and reference check.

• Must pass a medical examination provided by Hamilton Medical Center.

• Members have a requirement of 12 hours per quarter

Contact us

If you are interested in this program and meet the following qualifications, we look forward to having you as a member of the EMSAR. To learn more about Hamilton Emergency Medical Service's EMSAR unit, you are welcome to join us at one of our EMSAR meetings and by formally applying on this posting.

Meetings are held during the months of September, January, May on the second Tuesday of each designated month at 7:30 PM in the training room of HEMS main station. The station is located at 1105 Memorial Drive, Dalton, Georgia.