EMT
About The Position
The EMT performs general patient care and supports clinical operations in an outpatient setting, following established clinic workflows. Duties include patient intake, obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and medications, documenting reasons for visits, collecting and preparing specimens, administering ordered medications and vaccines, cleaning and sterilizing instruments, preparing exam rooms, completing safety checklists, and promptly escalating non-routine issues. The EMT also provides emergency medical treatment and transport to sick and injured patients in accordance with applicable laws and department protocols. The role requires documenting patient care in the approved Patient Care Report program, completing and submitting required paperwork by the end of each shift, maintaining clean and ready equipment and a fully stocked ambulance, reporting supply, equipment, or vehicle deficiencies to a supervisor, and restocking the unit as needed. The EMT works as part of a team to support CommonSpirit Health EMS.
Requirements
- High school graduate in General Studies, upon hire, or a General Studies GED, upon hire.
- Graduate of an accredited EMS education school at the EMT-B level, upon hire.
- Tennessee Emergency Medical Technician credential, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 days.
- Tennessee driver's license, upon hire.
- Commitment to patient care, efficiency, and safety.
- Ability to follow protocols, manage intake processes, maintain a clean and stocked environment, and proactively address concerns.
Nice To Haves
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 14 days.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, upon hire.
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform general patient care in an outpatient setting according to established clinic workflows.
- Complete patient intake, including obtaining vital signs, verifying allergies and medications, and documenting reasons for visits.
- Collect and prepare specimens and administer ordered medications and vaccines.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and ensure exam rooms are ready.
- Complete safety checklists and promptly escalate non-routine issues.
- Provide emergency medical treatment and transport to sick and injured patients in accordance with applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.
- Document all patient care in the approved Patient Care Report program using the required format.
- Complete and submit all required paperwork by the end of each shift.
- Ensure equipment is clean and ready at the beginning of each shift and the ambulance is stocked according to departmental procedures.
- Report deficiencies or mechanical issues with supplies, equipment, or the vehicle to a supervisor in a timely manner.
- Restock the unit as necessary.
- Work as part of a team to support and facilitate the mission of CommonSpirit Health EMS.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
