Emergency Medical Technician I - Main ED-Nights

Community Health Systems•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT I) provides basic emergency medical care and transportation in accordance with applicable state laws, departmental policies, and established clinical protocols. Working under the direction of a Paramedic or clinical leader, the EMT I supports patient care within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department and helps ensure the safe, efficient delivery of pre-hospital care. The role also involves maintaining equipment, documenting patient information, and promoting safety and communication within the EMS team.

Requirements

Completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program.
Knowledge of EMS protocols, emergency response procedures, and basic life-support techniques.
Ability to safely operate emergency vehicles and perform routine vehicle and equipment checks.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinical teams.
Familiarity with documentation standards in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Ability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and use of PPE.
Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing clinical situations.
Driver’s license and MDOT Medical Physical in the state of employment.
EMT certification from the applicable state EMS authority.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification.
Indiana-specific: IDHS EMT Certification INDCS.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an EMT Advanced course.
Experience working in a hospital-based emergency department, ambulance service, or critical care transport unit.

Responsibilities

Provide basic emergency medical care in accordance with state scope-of-practice requirements and departmental policies and procedures.
Assist with patient assessments, vital-sign monitoring, and care under the supervision of a Paramedic or clinical leader.
Provide assigned first aid, including CPR, wound bandaging, bleeding control, fracture immobilization, and breathing assistance.
Operate emergency vehicles safely and in compliance with hospital policy and local traffic laws.
Conduct vehicle and equipment checks at the start of each shift.
Maintain and restock patient-care supplies and equipment.
Use personal protective equipment (PPE) properly and follow infection-control procedures.
Complete accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policy.
Escalate patient-care or operational concerns through the proper chain of command.
Collaborate with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to support continuity of care during patient transfers to a medical facility.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with all policies and standards.