EMT Basic - Clarksville

TEAM MOBILE HEALTH CARE•Clarksville, IN

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About The Position

EMTs respond to medical and traumatic emergencies, provide basic life support, and transport patients to the most appropriate facility. They also provide basic life support during interfacility transfers. The role requires professional conduct, strong patient-care practices, and assistance to other company departments as needed. The position is in the surrounding Manchester, Tennessee area and works under the general direction of the daily supervisor. Hours may be full-time, part-time, or per diem.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Tennessee EMT certification issued by the Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.
Current CPR–Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute.
Current and active motor vehicle operator's license.
Strong multitasking and time-management abilities.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and exercise good judgment and common sense, with a thorough understanding of emergency medical care principles.
Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with coworkers, a partner, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other EMS members.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
Skill and ability consistent with providing high-quality patient care.
Ability to perform effectively as a team leader in patient-care situations.
Ability to perform public-relations and community-education functions and work effectively with the medical community and general public.
Ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and lift and carry 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance.
Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to walk one-quarter mile without difficulty or affecting immediate performance of job-related duties.

Responsibilities

Respond to selected medical and traumatic emergencies and provide interfacility transfers from hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes.
Provide emergency medical care at the scene, during transport to a hospital, and during facility-to-facility transportation, within the scope of EMT certification and applicable guidelines.
Perform basic or intermediate life-support procedures based on certification level.
Deliver patients to the nearest most appropriate medical facility and provide receiving staff with a comprehensive report on patient status.
Follow company, local, regional, state, and applicable EMS patient-care rules, protocols, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional conduct and place patient-care excellence and safety first.
Ensure the vehicle and equipment are ready at the beginning of each shift and after every call.
Operate emergency vehicles safely and follow company seatbelt requirements.
Follow Universal Precautions, Body Substance Isolation, and company infection-control procedures.
When necessary and appropriate, direct and supervise other team members during emergency and non-emergency situations.
Work professionally with ALS personnel, outside staff, and other services.
Complete patient-care records and other required documentation for every patient contact.
Participate in company public-relations and community-education programs.
Attend required continuing-education courses and maintain certifications, including CPR and EMT credentials; submit required recertification paperwork.
Provide the company with current copies of EMT certification, CPR certification, and a driver's license, and complete required company, state, and federal training.
Report to assigned shifts on time in proper uniform and remain on duty until properly relieved.
Accommodate and train third riders for orientation or educational purposes and complete documentation for student interns.
Consult with a supervisor about non-routine matters.
Perform day-to-day assignments such as cleaning, laundry, and trash removal, as well as other assigned duties.