Emergency Medical Technician

• Location: Nashville, TN
• Facility: Ascension Saint Thomas
• Department: Event Medicine
• Schedule: Full-Time

• Provide support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport
• Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action
• Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehend the severity of the injury
• Monitor patient condition and perform data collection
• Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Drivers License credentialed from the Tennessee Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Or Emergency Medical Tech-Basic (EMT-B) required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.