EMT -Pool

Nashville General Hospital • Nashville, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The EMT may perform certain functions in the Emergency Department within their scope of practice, hospital policy, and approval of the Medical Director. Competencies will be maintained in all areas of practice. The EMT will document all procedures and/or medication administration performed in the patient record. The RN directs and plans the care of the patients; therefore, paramedics will communicate and review medication orders with the RN prior to administration. The EMT is also responsible for reassessing the patients after medication administration for hemodynamic responses, side effects, or allergic reactions. The EMT must document all procedures, medications, and observations that they perform in the Emergency Department. The EMT will not take verbal orders from the physician.

Requirements

• Current certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS.
• Current EMT licensure for the State of Tennessee.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good knowledge of body mechanics.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of accredited EMT program with certification from the State of Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Perform certain functions in the Emergency Department within their scope of practice, hospital policy, and approval of the Medical Director.
• Maintain competencies in all areas of practice.
• Document all procedures and/or medication administration performed in the patient record.
• Communicate and review medication orders with the RN prior to administration.
• Reassess patients after medication administration for hemodynamic responses, side effects, or allergic reactions.
• Document all procedures, medications, and observations performed in the Emergency Department.
• Not take verbal orders from the physician.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED