AEMT - NICU Ambulance Transport - Full-time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

An Erlanger Ambulance Transport Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Emergency Services medical director and in accordance with the Scope of Practice guideline. The AEMT provides age-specific care for initial complaints and ongoing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of perceived, actual, or potential sudden or urgent physical or psychosocial problems that are primarily episodic or acute. Care may range from minimal intervention to life-support measures, patient and family education, and appropriate referral, while accounting for applicable legal considerations.

Duties include implementing BLS and trauma protocols, administering medications, performing phlebotomy, transporting patients, stocking ambulance supplies, and completing some clerical functions. The AEMT interprets information to identify each patient's age-specific needs and provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. Competency may be evaluated through direct observation, skills-lab assessment, verbal or written discussion, formal peer review, or validated self-assessment.

When assigned to the NICU Transport unit and not on a transport, the AEMT assists in the EROC as a Logistics Specialist. This includes facilitating patient transfers from other health care facilities and communicating with internal and external staff by telephone, fax, email, and in person. The position interfaces with physicians and their staff, Registration and Admitting Departments, the Emergency Department, and other internal departments.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Training Program.
• At least one year of continuous experience as an AEMT on an Advanced Life Support Ground Unit, reflecting general knowledge of pre-hospital medicine principles and practice skills.
• BLS certification.
• Current driver's license with the appropriate designation to operate an ambulance.
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.

Nice To Haves

• An associate's degree is recommended.
• A Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
• Three years of continuous Advanced Emergency Medical Technician experience at a progressive EMS service.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Emergency Services medical director and within the Scope of Practice guideline.
• Provide age-specific care, including ongoing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of urgent or acute physical or psychosocial problems.
• Implement BLS and trauma protocols.
• Administer medications and perform phlebotomy.
• Transport patients and stock ambulance supplies.
• Complete clerical functions as required.
• Interpret patient information to identify age-specific needs and provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
• When assigned to the NICU Transport unit and not on a transport, assist in the EROC as a Logistics Specialist.
• Facilitate patient transfers from other health care facilities and coordinate with internal and external staff and departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree