Houston County 911 AEMT

900 Emory Healthcare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

900 Emory Healthcare is looking for individuals responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in pre-hospital settings. The role includes treating and transporting the sick or injured while contributing to Houston Healthcare's mission and quality standards.

This position requires a High School diploma or GED and an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician training. Candidates must have current certification and communication skills in English. Flexible work schedules are offered.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting.
• Treat and transport the sick or injured.
• Carry out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.

Skills

Physical agility

Oral and written communication

Ability to establish working relationships

Judgement in routine and non-routine scenarios

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational training as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Job description

Job Duties

Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre‑hospital setting and for treating and transporting the sick or injured. You carry out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.

Required Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42. FTE: 1.05. Expanded Work Shift: On Call. One week’s advance notice is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training program as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
• Experience: None.
• Certification & Licensure: Current Georgia AEMT certification. Valid Georgia driver’s license. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. AHA/ARC PALS or PEARS certification within 9 months of hire. CPT training within 9 months of hire. FAST‑ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation. Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, volunteers, and management. Ability to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Ability to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non‑routine situations. Ability to utilize diagnostic equipment and patient care equipment. Ability to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail].