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Emergency Medical Technician

Premise Health

Athens, TN
3 days ago

Job Description

Join Premise Health as a PRN Emergency Medical Technician in Athens, TN, where you'll provide critical care and support to those in need. With a focus on healthcare without rival, you'll assess, treat, and transport patients while working in a dynamic environment. Be part of a team committed to making a difference in employee health and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures
  • Restore and stabilize heart rhythm on pulseless, nonbreathing patient
  • Monitor cardiac patient
  • Administer initial treatment at emergency scene and record patient's vital signs
  • Observe, record, and report to physician patient's condition, treatments, and significant incidents
  • Assist in extricating trapped victims and transport sick and injured persons
  • Communicate with physician and other medical personnel
  • Prepare required reports and maintain records of activities
  • Drive mobile unit to and from emergency scene as needed
  • Clean assigned emergency vehicle
  • Requisition and restock supplies, material, and equipment
  • Conduct safety inspections and restock first aid supplies

Required Qualifications

  • Completion with passing grades from an accredited Emergency Medical Technician program
  • EMT Certification as defined within the state
  • Current hands-on certification in health care provider ARC or AHA Basic Life Support
  • At least three years’ experience as an EMT in an emergency room, ambulance/EMS service, occupational health clinic or other ambulatory care clinic

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proficient writing skills
  • Ability to present numerical and medical data effectively
  • Ability to read and interpret written information
  • Ability to react well under pressure
  • Knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software
  • Knowledge and experience with Electronic Medical Records

Benefits & Perks

Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance401(k)Paid holidays and vacation timeCompany-sponsored wellness program