Emergency Medical Technician
Ascension•Nashville, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
This role involves providing support treatment, care, and evaluation of patients both on the scene of an emergency and during transport. The EMT will arrive at emergency scenes, assess the situation, and develop a plan of action. They will utilize appropriate medical equipment, comprehend the severity of injuries, monitor patient conditions, collect data, and communicate findings to a primary Registered Nurse (RN).
Requirements
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Drivers License credentialed from the Tennessee Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Or Emergency Medical Tech-Basic (EMT-B) required.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Responsibilities
- Provide support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport
- Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action
- Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehend the severity of the injury
- Monitor patient condition and perform data collection
- Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN)
Benefits
- 403(b) plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- counseling and peer support
- spiritual care
- stress management resources
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
