Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician to support the nursing staff in the Emergency Department at Saint Thomas Midtown, Nashville. The candidate will utilize EMT skills to assess patients, monitor conditions, and assist in patient transport. Opportunity to join a faith-based non-profit health system with a dedicated mission to provide compassionate care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Certification as EMT required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and evaluation of patients in emergency situations.
• Develop plans of action at emergency scenes.
• Communicate patient condition effectively to nursing staff.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient monitoring

Medical equipment usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Emergency Department
• Schedule: PRN, rotating shift
• Hospital: Saint Thomas Midtown
• Location: Nashville, TN

Use your EMT skills to work with patients in our Midtown Emergency Department! This position is not on a truck, but is in our ED supporting the nursing staff.

What You Will Do

Provide support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.

• Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action.
• Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehend the severity of the injury.
• Monitor patient condition and perform data collection. Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assist with the mobilization, ambulation and transport of patients.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.