Emergency Medical Technician

Ascension•Nashville, TN

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing support treatment, care, and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport. The EMT will arrive at the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action. They will use appropriate medical equipment, comprehend the severity of the injury, monitor patient condition, and perform data collection. Findings and patient condition will be communicated 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)