Emergency Medical Technician (Basic & Advanced)

Priority Ondemand; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Ambulance in Clarksville, TN seeks EMTs to join our team delivering lifesaving care and compassionate customer service.

You will respond to emergencies and transport patients, maintain certifications, and work with a caring, professional crew to meet local, state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid state EMS license with no disciplinary action.
• Must have an active driver's license in the state of residence.
• Current CPR and EVOC certifications; within 1 year of hire, pediatric and trauma certifications must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform EMT lifesaving procedures and care.
• Drive emergency or non-emergency vehicles with defensive driving techniques.
• Complete required paperwork and documentation accurately.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Maintain professional appearance and behavior reflecting First Call Ambulance.
• Promote marketing strategies and collaborate with departments to enhance operations.

Education

State EMS license

Driver's license

CPR

EVOC

Pediatric certification (PEARS/PEPP/EPC)

Trauma certification (PHTLS/ITLS)

Job description

First Call Ambulance family is seeking EMTs to serve in Clarksville, TN. We need additional team members that share our mission of exceptional patient care and friendly customer service.

General Statement of Duties

An employee in this class functions as an EMT performing lifesaving procedures, care and defensive driving in the delivery of EMS through the response of transport of patients for First Call Ambulance.

Reporting Relationship: Reports directly to the Field/Shift Supervisors, General Manager, and/or Regional ALS Manager/Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Currently hold and maintain State License for State of Employment.
• Performs as an EMT within the scope of practice set forth by the Medical Director and State EMS Agency.
• Drives an emergency or non-emergency vehicle in the appropriate mode using defensive driving training techniques, if so trained and licensed to do so.
• Abides by the policies, procedures, and protocols of the company.
• Appearance, conduct, and attitude reflects a professional image in a caring manner at all times.
• Works cooperatively with other employees, health care personnel, patients, family members, etc.
• Completes required paperwork and documents appropriately and completely.
• Refrains from smoking in company vehicles, buildings, and refrains from smoking in other buildings and vehicles owned by others while representing the company.
• Reports accidents, problems, incidents, failed equipment or vehicles, worker’s compensation injuries, etc. to the company as soon as possible.
• Completes required training and education to keep certifications and requirements for this job class current. This includes In-Services that are assigned on CareerCert or TraumaSoft.
• Attends in-services, run report reviews and other quality assurance activities.
• Participates in public relation activities as it pertains to the company or EMS.
• Completes inventory of vehicles and equipment as requested.
• Completes special tasks that pertain to the operation of the company or its improvements.
• Ensures that First Call Ambulance is meeting and/or exceeding all local, state and federal requirements.
• Provides written reports to supervisor and/or management staff as necessary or required.
• Promotes First Call Ambulance marketing strategies consistent with the marketing plan in all aspects personal and professional.
• Works closely with all employees, supervisors, managers, and other departments to enhance First Call Ambulance strategies.
• Attends all required and mandatory training sessions, seminars, and workshops to enhance personal knowledge in all aspects of First Call Ambulance lines of business.
• Maintains First Call Ambulance core values and stays focused on our mission in the community.
• Always displays conduct becoming of a First Call Ambulance staff member.
• Performs other functions as necessary and/or required by First Call Ambulance management.

Qualifications

• Must have valid state EMS license with no disciplinary action documented.
• Must have active DL in the state the employee resides.
• Maintains current certifications in CPR, EVOC. Also, within 1 year of hire date, complete Pediatric Certification Course (PEARS, PEPP, EPC) and Trauma Certification (PHTLS, ITLS).