Special Event Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

Lifelineamb; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in emergency medical services is seeking Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide crucial care in emergency settings. Successful candidates will have the necessary certifications and skills to respond to calls, transport patients, and maintain composure under pressure. The role includes various benefits such as competitive pay, PTO, health insurance, and opportunities for continuing education.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, and Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

On-site continuing education

Family culture based on open communication

EMS career advisers

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Consent to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care.
• Respond to emergency calls and perform medical services.
• Transport patients to medical facilities.

Skills

BLS level proficiency

Patient transfer skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Mississippi Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

Current CPR card

Job description

EMTs are professionally trained to care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. Provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured. People’s lives often depend on their quick reaction and competent care. EMTs respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities and continue to give care as necessary during the transport of the patient to the hospital.

EMTs must always perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and efficient manner. They must be able to maintain their composure in extremely stressful situations in order to assess medical situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures according to the methods in which they've received training.

They must also be able to safely transfer a patient onto and lift and carry a stretcher into the ambulance in the event the patient needs to go to the hospital.

Requirements

What you need to succeed:

• Skills and experience incumbent to function with proficiency at the BLS level of service.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Mississippi Licensure as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic

• Valid Driver’s License with an F endorsement and with a good driving record

• Current CPR card

• Consent to a criminal background check

• Ability to lift/push/pull at least 100+ lbs.

Preferred:

• National Registry Certification

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay, PTO, overtime opportunities

• A variety of elective benefits including Medical, dental, and Vision insurance, and 401K

• Tuition reimbursement

• Uniforms

• On-site continuing education

• Family culture based on open communication

• EMS career advisers

LifeCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/ Disabled/Veterans.

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