Emergency Medical Technician

Ascension • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician works in Event Medicine at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee. The role provides support, treatment, care, and evaluation of patients at the scene and during transport. The EMT responds to emergencies, assesses the situation, develops a plan of action, uses appropriate medical equipment, evaluates injury severity, monitors patient condition, collects data, and communicates findings and patient condition to the primary Registered Nurse (RN). The schedule is full-time.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Driver's license credentialed by the Tennessee Bureau of Motor Vehicles, obtained before hire or job transfer.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credentialed by the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division, obtained before hire or job transfer, or Emergency Medical Tech-Basic (EMT-B).

Responsibilities

• Provide support, treatment, care, and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.
• Arrive at emergency scenes, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action.
• Use appropriate medical equipment and assess the severity of injuries.
• Monitor patient condition and perform data collection.
• Communicate findings and patient condition to the primary Registered Nurse (RN).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed