ADVANCED EMT

Covenant Health•New Tazewell, TN

101d

About The Position

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is a public safety professional who responds to medical emergencies and other medical transport needs in pre-hospital and interfacility settings. The AEMT performs triage and an initial survey, assesses patients, provides emergency care, and recognizes injuries and illnesses. The role also includes learning about patients’ pre-existing conditions, medications, medical preferences, and identity. After proper training, the AEMT may administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, provide airway management and/or oxygen using a Blind-Insertion airway device (BIAD), and perform other interventions within the approved scope of practice. The position requires local travel, routine vehicle checks and upkeep, required training, and compliance with Covenant Health EMS policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a Tennessee AEMT license or a valid, unrestricted license in any Compact Member State.
Must have a valid driver’s license and state-mandated minimum insurance coverage.
Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at hire and throughout employment.
Education must be sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in EMS or another healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

After proper training, administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, provide airway management and/or oxygen using a Blind-Insertion airway device (BIAD), and perform other approved interventions within the AEMT scope of practice.
Provide emergency care for acute illness or injury, including medical emergencies, traumatic injuries, behavioral health emergencies, and care associated with chronic comorbid conditions.
Report essential patient, medical-condition, and treatment information to medical personnel assuming continuing care.
Use EMS telecommunications to coordinate and exchange information with dispatchers, medical facilities, online medical control, and other system users; conduct radio transmissions according to applicable rules, regulations, and procedures.
Perform daily maintenance checks on the assigned vehicle and record results on the vehicle maintenance checklist.
Clean and restock assigned vehicles after each call and refuel at designated service stations after each call or when the tank is less than half full.
Follow the Covenant Health EMS dress code while on duty.
Complete mandatory Covenant Health and EMS in-service training, as well as independent training needed to meet Tennessee continuing education requirements.
Travel locally as required.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.