ADVANCED EMT

Position Summary

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) is a public safety professional that responds to medical emergencies and other medical transport needs in pre-hospital and interfacility settings. Upon arrival, the AEMT performs triage and initial survey, provides emergency care through careful assessment of the patient, and recognizes injuries and illnesses. The AEMT shall also gain knowledge of pre-existing medical conditions, previous medications, medical preferences, and identification of the patient. After proper training, the AEMT may administer epinephrine for the treatment of anaphylaxis and cardiac arrest, airway management and/or oxygen administration with a Blind-Insertion airway device (BIAD), and provide other interventions within their scope of practice as approved by the EMS Medical Director.

Renders necessary emergency care for acute illness or injury, including medical emergencies, traumatic injury, behavioral health emergencies, or other associated care of chronic comorbid conditions. Reports essential information concerning the patient, the patient's medical condition, and treatment to the medical personnel who assume responsibility for continuing care of the patient. Utilizes EMS telecommunications for coordination and information exchange with EMS dispatchers, medical facilities, online medical control, and other system users, and conducts radio transmissions appropriately with regard for rules, regulations, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Routine daily maintenance checks on the vehicle assigned to them and records results on the vehicle maintenance checklist;
• Properly cleans and restocks assigned vehicles after each call;
• Refuels vehicle (at the designated service stations) after each call or when tank is less than 1/2 full;
• Adheres to the Covenant Health EMS dress code while on duty;
• Completes all mandatory Covenant Health training, mandatory Covenant Health EMS in-service training, as well as additional independent training to meet State of Tennessee minimal continuing education requirements.

Requirements

Local travel required.

Fulfills the following policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Completes required education assignments annually.

Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Skills

Must have and maintain a TN AEMT license OR a valid, unrestricted license in any Compact Member State.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Variable shifts.