Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

Life Ambulance Network; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Overtime opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Uniforms

On-site continuing education

Family culture and open communication

Job summary

LifeCare Ambulance - Memphis/Mississippi is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic to join our team of dedicated professionals. As an EMT, you will provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured, responding to emergency calls and transporting patients to medical facilities.

You will join a team that values composure in stressful situations and the ability to perform emergency lifesaving procedures while transporting patients to hospitals.

Qualifications

• Tennessee EMT-Basic licensure required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• Valid Driver’s License with an F endorsement and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured.
• Respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patients to medical facilities.
• Continue to give care during transport to the hospital.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations and assess medical conditions to perform emergency lifesaving procedures.
• Safely transfer patients onto and lift/carry stretchers into the ambulance.

Skills

BLS proficiency

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

Job Location: Memphis, Tennessee

Company Name: LifeCare Ambulance - Memphis/Mississippi

Openings: Full-time - Days and/or Nights and/or Weekends

Job Summary: LifeCare Ambulance - Memphis/Mississippi is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic to join our team of dedicated professionals. As an EMT, you will provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured, responding to emergency calls and transporting patients to medical facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured
• Respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities
• Continue to give care as necessary during the transport of the patient to the hospital
• Maintain composure in extremely stressful situations and assess medical situations to perform emergency lifesaving procedures
• Safely transfer patients onto and lift and carry stretchers into the ambulance

Requirements:

• Skills and experience incumbent to function with proficiency at the BLS level of service
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Tennessee Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic
• Valid Driver’s License with an F endorsement and with a good driving record
• Current CPR card
• Consent to a criminal background check
• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 100+ lbs.

Preferred:

• PHTLS Certificate
• ITLS Certificate
• National Registry Certification

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• PTO
• Overtime opportunities
• Variety of elective benefits including Medical, dental, and Vision insurance, and 401K
• Uniforms
• On-site continuing education
• Family culture based on open communication
• EMS career advisers

Equal Employment Opportunity:

LifeCare Ambulance - Memphis/Mississippi is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.