EMT IV

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

About the role

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus based on eligibility. The EMT, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, acts as a member of the healthcare team to perform delegated patient care duties in the department assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
• Performs a variety of routine patient care procedures, treatments, and care activities for patients in assigned area according to hospital policy and procedures. Treatments performed may include:
  • Simple dressing changes, wound care
  • Enemas, urinary catheter insertion and care
  • Ice and elevation of wounds
  • Placement on or removal from bedpan
  • Providing food to or feeding of patients
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program – Intermediate or Paramedic accredited program.
• Licensed in the State of Tennessee as an Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic.
• BLS/CPR Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• CPI required within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

Preferred: Emergency Medical Technician experience.

Benefits

The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

About the organization

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.

The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety, and service excellence.