EMT - Lincoln EMS - FT - Shift Varies

Marshall Medical Centers; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HH Health System – Highlands Medical Center seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to administer life support in pre-hospital settings under medical control physicians and paramedics. You will assess patients, stabilize critical conditions, administer initial treatment, and document care while maintaining vehicle readiness and driving credentials.

The role requires EMT licensure, CPR, EVOC, and a valid driver's license, with high school diploma or GED and EMT certificate.

Qualifications

• Mathematical skills for measurements and dosage.
• EMSP EMT license required (state-specific).
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• EVOC for driving eligibility.
• Valid and current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess illness/injury and prioritize medical procedures.
• Stabilize cardiac/pulseless/non-breathing patients.
• Administer initial treatment and record vital signs.
• Maintain driving status and insurability.

Skills

Mathematical skills

EMSP EMT license

CPR Certification

EVOC

Valid Driver's License

Education

HS diploma or GED

EMT certificate

Job description

Overview

This position administers life support care to sick and injured persons in pre-hospital setting, in accordance with statewide Treatment Protocols and HEMSI Medical Control Physicians, as authorized and directed by physician and/or paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Assesses nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance.
• Works efficiently to restore and stabilize cardiac, pulselessness, non-breathing patients.
• Administers initial treatment at emergency scene and takes and records patient’s vital signs.
• Remains in good driving status and maintains insurable driving status.
• Communicates with hospital/TCC personnel by HEMSI approved communication methods.
• Maintains up to date credentials regarding licensing and protocol changes.
• Appropriately documents patient care in all HEMSI approved reporting methods.
• Observes all safety and security procedures for their vehicle and station.
• Maintains unit in constant state of readiness through supplies and equipment restocking.
• Efficiently cleans and performs minor maintenance to emergency vehicle.
• Maintains a clean and orderly vehicle and station.
• Assists in direction and coordination of additional personnel on scene, including volunteer responders.
• Faithfully reports to work and maintains acceptable attendance.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and family members.
• Meets the HEMSI standard on response times.

Qualifications

Hard Skill Requirements:

• 1) Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• 2) Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • a. State of Alabama EMSP License as EMT
  • b. Healthcare Provider CPR Certification
  • c. EVOC – once employed/promoted must obtain and maintain
  • d. Valid and current driver’s license
• 3) Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and required undergraduate EMT certificate

Soft Skill Requirements:

• 1) Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• 2) Writing Skills - Ability to legibly write routine reports and correspondence.

About Us

The Employee Promise: As an employee, I am committed to doing my part to fulfill the mission, vision, and values of HH Health System – Highlands Medical Center. I will provide my patients, guests, coworkers, physicians, and customers with the highest quality of service and ensure their needs are met with the utmost courtesy and respect. This commitment must be reflected in my behavior.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.