Senior AEMT: Field Emergency Medical Tech

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension

Paid Family Leave

Longevity bonus

AD&D insurance

Job summary

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician for the Nashville Fire Department. The role involves administering emergency medical care to the injured and critically ill in emergencies or during transport to medical facilities.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, assessing patient condition, assigning care priority, rendering treatment, and maintaining EMS equipment and records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Tennessee AEMT license.
• Must meet NFPA medical standards.
• Must be twenty-one (21) years of age prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incidents requiring emergency medical care.
• Determines the nature and extent of injury or illness.
• Establishes priority for required emergency care as outlined in state regulations.
• Renders emergency care.
• Lifts and moves patients as necessary for treatment and transportation to medical facilities.
• Operates emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
• Records patient information and vital signs.
• Establishes radio communications with hospital emergency department personnel or on-line medical control.
• Accompanies patient during transport while continuing to monitor and provide care for patient.
• Maintains inventory of medical equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is working properly.
• Keeps vehicle clean and in efficient operating condition.
• Participates in on-going training to improve knowledge and skills.

Skills

Emergency care

Emergency driving

Radio comms

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Tennessee AEMT license

Tools

Emergency equipment

Job description

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician for the Nashville Fire Department. The role involves administering emergency medical care to the injured and critically ill in emergencies or during transport to medical facilities.

Responsibilities include responding to incidents, assessing patient condition, assigning care priority, rendering treatment, and maintaining EMS equipment and records.