Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Overnights
Company: Vital Medical Transport
Location: Memphis
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description:EMT Overnight Positions Available! EMT's provide
basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and
injured. EMT's respond to emergency calls, perform medical services
and transport patients to medical facilities and continue to give
care as necessary during the transport of the patient to the
hospital.EMT's must perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and
efficient manner. They must be able to maintain their composure in
extremely stressful situations in order to assess medical
situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures according to
the methods in which they've received training.**Must have a
current Tennessee EMT Certification** **Employment is conditional
upon and subject to completion of an Employment Application, the
completion of a favorable background check, Motor Vehicle Report
check, Drug Screen and approval thereof by the Company, in its sole
discretion. Please note that marijuana is illegal in the state of
Tennessee. A positive test will void any offer of employment and
will cause termination if tested at a later date.
**RESPSONSIBLITIES:Functioning under the Emergency Medical Director
EMT duties include but are not limited to:
- Abide by the State of Tennessee Policies and Procedures.
- Respond to non-emergent and emergency medical calls for
assistance.
- Assess a patient's condition and determine a course of
treatment. Provide treatment that coincides with the Vital Medical
Transport approved Standing Medical Orders and level of
training.
- Administer medications as outlined in the Vital Medical
Transport approved Standing Medical Orders.
- Use backboards and restraints to keep patients still and safe
in an ambulance for transport.
- Help transfer patients to the emergency department of a
healthcare facility and report their observations and treatment to
the staff.
- Create a patient care report. Fully document the medical care
given to the patient.
- Replace used supplies and check or clean equipment after each
and every use.
- Safely drive an ambulance.
- Transport patients between
facilities.Requirements:SKILLS/EDUCATION/OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- State of Tennessee Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT)-Basic
- Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
- Skills and experience with a high proficiency at the BLS level
of service
- Current CPR Certification
- Interpersonal skills including compassion, listening and
communicating
- Problem solving and organizational skillsPREFERRED
- PHTLS Certificate
- ITLS Certificate
- National Registry CertificationsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Successful candidate must submit and pass a post offer,
pre-employment physical examination, drug test and criminal
background check.
- May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella
screening
- Work within the Vital Medical Transport Compliance Program
- Maintain all certifications and licenses throughout
employmentWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Work involves exposure to the elements, extreme temperatures,
dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises.
- Must be able to work in all environments.
- Extensive physical activity, heavy lifting, pushing or pulling
objects over 150lbs.
- Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, walk and lift up to 150
pounds multiple times throughout a shift.
- Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations.
Must be able to evaluate situations, remain calm and take control
in all environments.
- Work with blood or blood-borne pathogens. Must maintain safety
protocols when working with patients.Compensation details:
41000-49500 Yearly SalaryPI73c4e4da526e-31181-33773307
Keywords: Vital Medical Transport, Memphis , Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Overnights, Professions , Memphis, Tennessee
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