EMT

CHI Memorial Chattanooga•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As our EMT, you will perform essential general patient care, meticulously following established clinic workflows to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery within an outpatient setting.Every day you will complete comprehensive patient intake duties, including obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and medications, and documenting reasons for visits. You'll also collect and prepare specimens, administer ordered medications and vaccines, clean and sterilize instruments, ensure exam room readiness, and meticulously complete safety checklists, escalating any non-routine issues promptly.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient care, efficiency, and safety, adeptly managing all intake processes and supporting clinical operations. Your ability to meticulously follow protocols, maintain a clean and stocked environment, and proactively address concerns will be crucial for exceptional patient experiences. The EMT will provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under his/her care in accordance with all applicable laws and department protocols and procedures. The EMT will document all patient care performed in the approved Patient Care Report program, using the required format. The EMT will ensure that all required paperwork is completed and turned in by end of shift. The EMT will ensure that his/her equipment is in a state of readiness and cleanliness at the beginning of each shift and their ambulance is fully stocked in accordance with departmental procedures. The EMT will report any deficiencies and/or mechanical issues with their supplies, equipment, or vehicle to a supervisor in a timely fashion. They will restock the unit as necessary. The EMT will work as part of a team to support and facilitate the mission of CHI Memorial EMS

Requirements

High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire or
High School GED General Studies, upon hire and
Other Graduate of an accredited school for EMS Education to the EMT-B Level, upon hire
Emergency Medical Technician: TN, upon hire and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
Driver's License: TN, upon hire

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire and
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, upon hire and
Prehospital Trauma Life Support, upon hire

Responsibilities

Perform essential general patient care following clinic workflows.
Complete patient intake duties: vital signs, allergies, medications, visit reasons.
Collect and prepare specimens, administer medications and vaccines.
Clean and sterilize instruments, ensure exam room readiness.
Complete safety checklists and escalate non-routine issues.
Provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured.
Document all patient care in the approved Patient Care Report program.
Ensure all required paperwork is completed and turned in by end of shift.
Ensure equipment readiness and cleanliness; ambulance is fully stocked.
Report deficiencies/mechanical issues and restock the unit as necessary.
Work as part of a team to support the mission of CHI Memorial EMS