EMT-Basic - Chattanooga

Primary Responsibilities

• Responds to select medical and traumatic emergencies along with responding to select hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to provide inter-facility transfers.
• Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation from facility to facility.
• Delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
• Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.
• Performs basic (or intermediate) life support procedures based on certification level.
• Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system and/or Patriot Ambulance.

Specific And Additional Tasks / Duties

• Presents an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow.
• Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding, and compliance with TMHC Team Mobile Health Care's procedures.
• Improves operations, decreases turnaround times, and streamlines work processes.
• Ensures the vehicle and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call.
• Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Tennessee law, EMS regulations, company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation.
• Wears seatbelt when in a Company vehicle.
• Follows Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts.
• Practices infection control policies and procedures for TMHC.
• Directs and supervises other members of the team in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of TMHC, the State of Tennessee, DPH/OEMS, and the Regional Office of OEMS, consistent with good judgment and the provision of high-quality medical care.
• Delivers the patient to the nearest, most appropriate medical facility.
• Provides the receiving staff with a comprehensive report regarding the patients’ status.
• Completes all appropriate documentation, Patient care Records, and any other record-keeping for every patient contact.
• Participates in public relations and community education programs sponsored by TMHC.
• Attends appropriate continuing education courses as required.
• Ensures continuity with all required certifications such as CPR, EMT Card, etc.
• Files the appropriate paperwork with DPH/OEMS to ensure timely recertification.
• Provides TMHC a current copy of their EMT certification, CPR card, and Motor Vehicle Driver’s License.
• Completes training in all Company, state, and federal mandates.
• Reports to assigned shifts in proper uniform and on time.
• Remains on duty and in proper uniform until properly relieved.
• Accommodates and trains third riders for orientation and/or educational purposes.
• Completes all documentation on behalf of student interns.
• Consults with supervisor on non-routine matters.
• Completes various day-to-day assignments (i.e. cleaning, laundry, trash removal, etc.).
• Completes any other tasks or duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Currently certified as an EMT by the State of Tennessee Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services.
• Current certification in CPR – Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute.
• Current and active Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense with a thorough understanding of emergency medical care principles.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with other employees, a partner, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other emergency medical service members.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly on TMHC.
• Demonstrates a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high-quality patient care.
• The ability to perform effectively as a team leader in patient care situations.
• The ability to perform effectively in public relations and community education functions and deal effectively with members of the medical community and the general public in promoting TMHC.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance without difficulty.
• The ability to walk a distance of one-quarter of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.