EMT

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Lebanon, TN

About The Position

First Call Ambulance is seeking EMTs to provide exceptional patient care and friendly customer service in Lebanon, Tennessee. The EMT performs lifesaving procedures and patient care, and may drive defensively when transporting patients for emergency medical services. The role operates within the scope of practice established by the Medical Director and the state EMS agency, and follows company policies, procedures, and protocols. The EMT works cooperatively with colleagues, healthcare personnel, patients, and family members; completes documentation and required reports; maintains certifications through training and education; and supports quality assurance, public relations, vehicle and equipment inventory, and company operations. The employee helps ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements and represents First Call Ambulance professionally while supporting its mission and core values.

Requirements

Hold and maintain a valid state EMS license for the state of employment, with no documented disciplinary action.
Maintain an active driver's license in the state of residence.
Maintain current CPR and EVOC certifications.
Complete a pediatric certification course (PEARS, PEPP, or EPC) within one year of hire.
Complete a trauma certification (PHTLS or ITLS) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform as an EMT within the scope of practice established by the Medical Director and state EMS agency.
Drive emergency or non-emergency vehicles in the appropriate mode using defensive driving techniques when trained and licensed to do so.
Follow company policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintain a professional, caring appearance, attitude, and conduct when representing the company.
Work cooperatively with employees, healthcare personnel, patients, and family members.
Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately and completely.
Report accidents, problems, incidents, equipment or vehicle failures, and workers’ compensation injuries to the company as soon as possible.
Complete required training and education to keep certifications and job requirements current, including assigned CareerCert or TraumaSoft in-services.
Attend in-services, run report reviews, and other quality assurance activities.
Participate in company or EMS public relations activities.
Complete vehicle and equipment inventories as requested.
Perform special tasks related to company operations or improvement.
Help ensure First Call Ambulance meets or exceeds local, state, and federal requirements.
Provide written reports to supervisors or management as necessary or required.
Promote company marketing strategies in personal and professional activities, consistent with the marketing plan.
Work with employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments to advance company strategies.
Attend required and mandatory training sessions, seminars, and workshops.
Maintain First Call Ambulance core values and focus on its community mission.
Perform other functions as necessary or required by management.