EMT

SHOALS AMBULANCE LLC•Lenoir City, TN

About The Position

The EMT provides emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation, including standby care at special event venues and responses to emergency scenes, hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations. The role provides patient care and monitoring at the scene and during transportation to, from, or between facilities, following local medical protocols, state law, and applicable company and government guidelines. The EMT accompanies patients until care is transferred to an appropriate medical professional and a report is given. The role also involves preparing and maintaining the ambulance, equipment, station, and living quarters; communicating with dispatch, medical control, and other agencies; completing patient and transport documentation; protecting patient and company information; and supporting public relations and community education. EMTs may lead or supervise other members of the emergency medical care team when appropriate. Patient care and safety are paramount.

Requirements

High degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
Current license, certification, or registration with the appropriate state agency.
Current CPR certification from the AHA or another appropriate organization.
Current ACLS, PALS, and/or other specialty certifications as required.
Current motor vehicle operator’s license at the appropriate state level.
Clean driving record as approved by the company’s vehicle liability insurer.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and use good judgment.
Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with employees, public safety personnel, and medical staff.
Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public.
Skill and ability consistent with providing high-quality patient care.
Ability to function effectively as both a team leader and team member in patient-care situations.
Ability to carry out public relations and community education functions with the medical community and general public.
Ability to reach, push, and pull; sit or stand for long periods; and bend, stoop, squat, and kneel for long periods.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and walk one-quarter mile without difficulty.
Ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty, including up and down two flights of stairs.
Ability to complete job duties during any hours of the day or night.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation at special events, emergency scenes, hospitals, nursing homes, and other locations.
Monitor and care for patients at the scene and during transportation, and deliver them to the appropriate medical facility.
Accompany patients to their destination, continue appropriate care and advocacy, and transfer responsibility to an appropriate medical professional with a report.
Ensure the ambulance and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of each shift and after every call, including cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, restocking, completing checklists, and performing routine maintenance.
Secure company buildings, vehicles, equipment, medications, and other property.
Inspect the base or station daily and perform housekeeping to keep living quarters clean, uncluttered, and sanitary.
Communicate as required with company dispatch, medical control, and other agencies using radio, data link, pager, or cell phone.
Use knowledge of local geography, including hospitals, public venues, streets, and highways.
Respond to calls safely and in accordance with state law, EMS regulations, company policy, and safe emergency vehicle operation principles.
Provide patient care consistent with applicable protocols and guidelines, good judgment, and high-quality care standards.
Complete and sign appropriate documentation for every response and transport, and obtain patient medical histories and billing information.
Protect company and patient information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Follow Universal Precautions and Body Substance Isolation practices and company infection-control policies.
When appropriate, lead and direct other members of the emergency medical care team.
Participate in company public relations and community education programs.
Maintain EMT recertification and other licenses and certifications required by applicable policies, regulations, or laws.
Report to assigned shifts on time in uniform and properly groomed, and remain on duty until properly relieved.
Act professionally, prioritize patient care and safety, and perform other duties as directed by management.