EMT

PRIORITY ONDEMAND • Chattanooga, TN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides standby emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues, responds to emergency scenes, and provides nonemergency medical care and transportation to and from hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. Provides medical care and monitoring at the scene, en route to a hospital, and during transportation to, from, or between facilities, in accordance with local medical protocols, state law, and applicable company and governmental guidelines. Delivers patients to appropriate medical facilities and performs other duties related to emergency and nonemergency medical care and transportation as directed.

The EMT reports to a Field Supervisor or Operations Manager for operational activities and to the Medical Director for patient care, protocol, and clinical quality activities. The role includes preparing and maintaining the ambulance, equipment, base, and station; communicating with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies; documenting responses and transports; protecting patient and company information; and providing safe, professional patient care. The EMT may lead or supervise other members of the medical care team when appropriate and may participate in company public relations and community education programs.

Requirements

• Possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
• Hold current licensure, certification, or registration from the appropriate state agencies.
• Hold current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or another appropriate organization.
• Hold current ACLS, PALS, and/or other specialty certifications as required.
• Hold the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Have a clean driving record approved by the company’s vehicle liability insurer.
• Be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment.
• Work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
• Interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
• Demonstrate the skill and ability required to provide high-quality patient care.
• Be able to perform effectively as both a team leader and team member in patient care situations.
• Be able to perform public relations and community education functions with the medical community and general public.
• Be able to reach, push, and pull; sit or stand for long periods; and bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods.
• Be able to walk up and down stairs and walk one-quarter mile without difficulty.
• Be able to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty, including up and down two flights of stairs.
• Be able to complete all job duties during any hours of the day or night.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Prepare the ambulance and equipment for use at the beginning of each shift and after each call, including cleaning and disinfecting, inspecting, restocking, completing checklists, and performing routine maintenance.
• Maintain the security of buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and other company property.
• Inspect the base or station daily and perform housekeeping to keep living quarters clean, uncluttered, and sanitary.
• Communicate with company dispatch, medical control, and other agencies using radio, data link, pager, or cell phone as required.
• Maintain knowledge of local geography, including hospitals, public venues, streets, and highways.
• Respond to emergency and nonemergency calls safely and in accordance with state law, EMS regulations, company policy, and safe emergency vehicle operation principles.
• Provide emergency and nonemergency medical care and transportation in accordance with applicable protocols, laws, and guidelines.
• Deliver patients safely to the appropriate medical facility.
• Prioritize high-quality patient care and safety, and act professionally in a manner that reflects credibly on the company and the EMT profession.
• Protect personal, partner, patient, bystander, and other public safety personnel safety.
• Accompany patients and continue providing care and advocacy until transferring responsibility to an appropriate medical professional and giving a report.
• Complete and sign appropriate documentation for every response and transport.
• Obtain complete medical histories and billing information for patients treated or transported.
• Maintain the security and privacy of company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
• Follow Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation practices and company infection-control policies and procedures.
• When appropriate, lead and supervise other members of the emergency medical care team.
• Perform public relations and community education duties sponsored by the company.
• Maintain EMT recertification and other licenses and certifications required by company policies, regulations, or laws.
• Report for assigned shifts on time, properly groomed and in uniform; remain on duty and in uniform until properly relieved.
• Perform other duties as directed by management.

What This Job Offers

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