EMT Basic - Lifeguard Ambulance Service

Rural Metro Fire Department; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifeguard Ambulance Service is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic for a full-time role. You will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests and deliver high-quality care, treatment and customer service to patients. Hourly rates start at $18.03 DOE.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, National or State EMT certification, CPR/BLS, and the ability to pass a physical agility test. Prior healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• State Driver’s License required.
• National or State EMT certification required.
• CPR/BLS certifications required.
• Driving record in compliance with company policy.
• Pass Physical Agility Test.
• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• EMTs provide an assessment of patients, determine necessary care and deliver emergency services by utilizing appropriate medical techniques and equipment.
• Document patient information, condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Use appropriate EMT skills to provide care including communications, medical equipment, cleaning procedures, office equipment and tools.
• EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow EMTs.
• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

State Driver’s License

National or State EMT certification

CPR/BLS certifications

Job description

Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT Basic)

Hourly rates starting at $18.03 DOE

IMMEDIATELY HIRING!

EMT FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY

We’re hiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) that will respond to emergency and non-emergency requests for medical assistance and deliver high-quality care, treatment and customer service to patients.

Responsibilities:

• EMTs provice an assessment of patients,determine necessary careand deliver emergency services by utilizing appropriate medical techniques and equipment.
• Document patient information, condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.
• Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Use appropriate EMT skills to provide care including communications, medical equipment, cleaning procedures, office equipment and tools.
• EMTs operate an ambulance in conjunction with applicable company safety policies, and traffic laws related to the operation of emergency medical response vehicles.
• Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow EMTs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• State Driver’s Licens e
• National or State EMT certification
• CPR/BLS certifications
• Driving record in compliance with company polic y
• Pass Physical Agility Test
• Some work experience, preferably in healthcare

Why Choose Lifeguard?

Lifeguard Ambulance Service is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR’s Core Behaviors keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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