EMT IV

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Employee Assistance program

Pet insurance (voluntary)

Legal insurance (voluntary)

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis, a Tenet Healthcare facility, is seeking an EMT to join the healthcare team under RN direction. You will perform delegated patient care duties in the department, including admissions, discharges, and transfers, and assist with various routine care procedures in alignment with hospital policies.

The role requires EMT-Intermediate or Paramedic certification in Tennessee, BLS/CPR, and CPI completion within 3 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program – Intermediate or Paramedic accredited program.
• Licensed in the State of Tennessee as an EMT – Intermediate or Paramedic.
• BLS/CPR Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• CPI required within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
• Performs routine patient care procedures and treatments for patients in assigned area according to hospital policy.
• Dressing changes, wound care, enemas, urinary catheter insertion and care, ice/elevation of wounds, bedpan duties, feeding patients and other duties as assigned.

Skills

EMT skills

Patient care

Education

EMT program – Intermediate or Paramedic

Job description

Overview

Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

The EMT, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, act as a member of the healthcare team to perform delegated patient care duties in the department assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
• Performs a variety of routine patient care procedures, treatments and care activities for patients in assigned area according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Treatments performed may include simple dressing changes, wound care, enemas, urinary catheter insertion and care, ice and elevation of wounds, placement on or removal from bedpan, providing food to/or feeding of patients, other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program – Intermediate or Paramedic accredited program
  • Certifications:
    • Licensed in the State of Tennessee as an Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic.
    • BLS/CPR Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
    • CPI required within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred:
  • Experience: Emergency Medical Technician experience

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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• Required:
  • Education: Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program – Intermediate or Paramedic accredited program
  • Certifications:
    • Licensed in the State of Tennessee as an Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic.
    • BLS/CPR Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
    • CPI required within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred:
  • Experience: Emergency Medical Technician experience

• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients.
• Performs a variety of routine patient care procedures, treatments and care activities for patients in assigned area according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Treatments performed may include simple dressing changes, wound care, enemas, urinary catheter insertion and care, ice and elevation of wounds, placement on or removal from bedpan, providing food to/or feeding of patients, other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required.