Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

LifeCare Ambulance; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; 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

Job summary

LifeCare Ambulance - Memphis/Mississippi is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic to join our team. You will provide basic emergency and non-emergency care, respond to calls, and transport patients to facilities in Memphis, TN.

The role requires EMT-Basic licensure in Tennessee, a valid F-endorsed driver's license, CPR, and the ability to lift 100+ lbs. PTO, competitive pay, and benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Proficient at the BLS level of service.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Tennessee EMT-Basic licensure is required.
• Valid Driver’s License with an F endorsement and clean driving record.
• Current CPR card is required.
• Consent to a criminal background check.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured.
• Respond to emergency calls and transport patients to medical facilities.
• Continue to provide care during transport to the hospital.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures.
• Safely transfer patients onto stretchers and load them into the ambulance.

Skills

BLS level

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tennessee EMT-Basic Licensure

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.