Emergency Medical Technician - Basic PT

Rutherford County, TN • Murfreesboro, TN

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About The Position

Rutherford County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Tennessee. We are currently seeking dependable Emergency Medical Technicians that can work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. As an EMT, you will respond to medical transport calls and provide basic life support to sick/injured persons in pre-hospital settings. You will also maintain readiness for medical response, assessing condition of patients, providing basic life support at emergency scenes, transporting patients to medical facilities, operating/utilizing/maintaining medical equipment, preparing charts and records, and performing other tasks as assigned. A basic EMT will start out on our convalescent side and work to gain the experience needed to move over to 911 in the future. You will learn and improve skills such as patient care, lifting and moving techniques, driving ambulances, as well as all equipment such as automatic lifts. Shifts are six days a week, closed on Sundays, with varying hours mostly 12 hours or more without 24-hour shifts. We run 6 trucks a day and do 20-25 calls. The flexible schedule is done a month in advance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to medical transport calls
• Provide basic life support to sick/injured persons in pre-hospital settings
• Maintain readiness for medical response
• Assess condition of patients
• Provide basic life support at emergency scenes
• Transport patients to medical facilities
• Operate/utilize/maintain medical equipment
• Prepare charts and records
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible Shift Scheduling
• Paid training for in-service classes - BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Consumer Discounts
• Uniforms Provided
• Opportunity for Full-Time
• On the Job Injury Program that includes paid Long Term Disability Policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed