EMT - Weekday 6am - 6pm

The Village at Germantown•Germantown, TN

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Security/EMT Manager, the Security/EMT is primarily responsible for assuring a safe and secure environment for all residents and staff. By taking an “all hazards” approach to daily operations, EMT/Security incidents are mitigated at the highest professional standards. Furthermore, daily duties will include preplanning for emergency evacuation, continuous training, and identifying opportunities to improve short and long-term response and recovery plans, while prioritizing the daily needs and well-being of our residents.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write, and follow written and verbal directions.
High School Diploma or GED required, graduate of accredited technical school preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years as EMT required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Knowledge of regulatory and healthcare inspection processes and training mandates.
EMT Basic or Advanced EMT and CPR certifications are required.

Nice To Haves

Life Safety training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to and evaluate emergency calls from residents to determine protocol and level of service. This includes administering CPR and utilizing all equipment, methods, and tools to provide quality emergent care appropriate to the incident, prolonging life until Fire Department Paramedics arrive on the scene.
Gathers data during routine fire or security inspections which assist in maintaining current response and recovery plans.
Contact outside resources to mitigate fire, security, paramedics, etc., utilizing the 9-1-1 system and organizational protocol. Dispatches ambulance or non-emergency medical transportation as needed and according to authorized medical protocols.
Patrol community premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, equipment, and vehicles.
Responds to fire alarms by investigating locations and accompanying the fire department throughout the facility.
In the event of suspicious activity or the presence of unauthorized persons on the property, notify police and keep track of the intruder’s whereabouts until police arrive.
In the absence of the front desk concierge and after hours, answer telephone calls, take messages, answer questions, and provide information to residents.
Monitors and adjusts controls that regulate building systems such as air conditioning, heating, or boiler.
Completes reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
Observe, correct, and report any potential safety hazards.
Documents all emergency and non-emergency incidents and calls via written and electronic communication methods.
Completes daily reports as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as may be required to meet emergency situations.