Emergency Medical Technician

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Saint Thomas is hiring for a PRN emergency medical technician role in Nashville, TN. The incumbent provides on-scene patient care, evaluates injuries, transports patients, and supports the primary RN by communicating findings and patient status. The facility is Ascension Saint Thomas, located on-site in Nashville.

Minimum qualifications include BLS, TN driver’s license, and EMT/EMT-B credentials. A High School diploma or equivalent with some experience or an Associate/Technical degree

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Tennessee Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Or Emergency Medical Tech-Basic (EMT-B) required.

Responsibilities

• 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)

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

• Locations 460 Metroplex Dr, Nashville, TN, 37211, US (On-site)

Benefits Statement

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Job Description

• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas
• Schedule:PRN

How you'll make an impact in this role

• 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)

What minimum qualifications you'll 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.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Tennessee Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Or Emergency Medical Tech-Basic (EMT-B) required.

Education:

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

Why Join Our Team

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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