EMT

EMT

Part Time

CHI Memorial a member of CommonSpirit is an award-winning not-for-profit faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer cardiac neuroscience stroke and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report PINC AI™ CMS Healthgrades® Leapfrog and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Accepting EMT or Advanced EMT

The AEMT is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the guidelines of the Tennessee Department of Public Health – EMS Board the Georgia Department of Public Health – Office of EMS and Trauma as well as the guidance of the department Medical Director. The AEMT will deliver care in the pre-hospital setting under the treatment protocols set forth and approved by the Director of EMS and the Medical Director.

1. The AEMT will provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under his care in accordance with all applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.

2. The AEMT will document all patient care performed in the approved Patient Care Report program using the required format.

3. The AEMT will ensure that all required paperwork is completed and turned in by end of shift.

4. The AEMT will ensure that his/her equipment is in a state of readiness and cleanliness at the beginning of each shift and their ambulance is fully stocked in accordance with departmental procedures.

5. The AEMT will report any deficiencies and/or mechanical issues with their supplies equipment or vehicle to a supervisor in a timely fashion. They will restock the unit as necessary.

6. The AEMT will attend any required education that is deemed necessary by the Director or the Medical Director.

7. The AEMT will be responsible for his/her licensure and the required education for renewal. Education will be provided by the Department but it is the AEMT’s responsibility to ensure they have enough credits for their own renewal.

8. The AEMT will perform any other duties as requested by a supervisor the EMS Operations Manager or Director of EMS.

High school diploma or equivalent.  Graduate of an accredited school for EMS Education to the AEMT Level

Any 1 of the following:

Tennessee AEMT license / Georgia AEMT license

Must become dual state licensed within 12 months of hire.

The following certification:

American Heart Association – BLS Health Care Provider

The following license:

Valid State Driver’s License (If TN license the “F” endorsement is required)

Any 1 of the following pediatric certifications (will be required within 6 months of hire):

American Heart Association – PALS

American Academy of Pediatrics – PEPP

Either of the following trauma certifications (will be required within 6 months of hire):

American College of Emergency Physicians – ITLS

National Association of EMTs – PHTLS

Either of the following driving courses:

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course – EVOC

Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator - CEVO