EMT

EMT

Chattanooga, TN 37407; Dunlap, TN 37327

Overview

Position Type Puckett EMS Category EMR / EMT / AEMT

Description

Position: Emergency Medical Technician (Basic-Intermediate-Critical Care Paramedic)

Provides stand by emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues.

Responds to emergency scenes to provide emergency medical care and transportation.

Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide nonemergency medical care and transportation.

Provides medical care and monitoring at the scene, en route to the hospital and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities.

Provides appropriate medical care and monitoring per local medical protocol and state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.

Delivers the patient to the appropriate medical facility

Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and transportation as directed.

Reports To:

Field Supervisor or Operations Manager as appropriate for all operational activities. Medical Director Medical Control on all patient care, protocol and clinical quality activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Must posses a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.

Currently licensed, certified or registered by the appropriate state agencies.

Currently certified in CPR by the AHA or other appropriate organization.

Currently certified in ACLS, PALS and/or other specialty certifications as required.

Currently licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator's license.

Currently has a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.

Must have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.

Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, public safety personnel and medical staff.

Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on the company.

Must demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high quality patient care.

Must have the ability to perform effectively as team leader and team member in patient care situations.

Must have the ability to perform effectively in carrying out public relations and community education functions with members of the medical community and general public in promoting company.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to reach, push and pull.

The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.

The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.

The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.

The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.

The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.

The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.

The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.