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Organization:

Critical Care Transport

Job Summary:

The EMT provides appropriate, efficient, and timely interfacility transport and providing the necessary basic life support care of the sick and injured neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in accordance with hospital policies, local, state, and national standards of practice.

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POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• TN EMT License
• KY EMT License (or in process)
• NREMT
• BLS
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) and VFK training is required (Can be taken during the orientation period)
• PHTLS (required within first year of employment)
• Active Driver's License from state of residence
• NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800

• Two years of EMT-B high volume 911 system experience

Preferred

• Three years of EMT-B high volume 911 system experience

• One year of relevant EMT experience (or equivalent)

Position - Shift
Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
Full-Time Night Shift

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Operates Vanderbilt Licensed ambulances while responding to emergent and non-emergent transports.
• Administers prompt and efficient basic life support care within the limits of licensure or certification.
• Conducts regular unit inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment is present, clean, and in proper working order.
• Communicate/collaborates effectively to meet patient and team needs
• Performs and documents safe, efficient, and accurate transport dispatch information.
• Assists with patient care and transfers to designated patient care areas within scope of practice.

Additional Job Description

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
"Heavy Work" category requiring exertion of 50 to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 20 to 50 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 to 20 lbs. of force continually to move objects.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting: Remaining in seated position - Occasional
Walking: Moving about on foot. - Frequent
Standing: Remaining on one's feet without moving. - Frequent
Lifting under 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects under 35 lbs from one level to another - Frequent
Lifting over 35 lbs: Raising and lowering objects from one level to another, includes upward pulling over 35 lbs, with help of coworkers or assistive device - Frequent
Carrying under 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms, or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device. - Frequent
Carrying over 35 lbs: Transporting an object holding in hands, arms, or shoulders, with help of coworkers or assistive device. - Occasional
Push/Pull: Exerting force to move objects away from or toward. - Frequent
Bending/Stooping: Trunk bending downward and forward by bending spine at waist requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles - Occasional
Climbing: Ascending or descending stairs/ramps using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. - Occasional
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or maneuvering self, patient, and equipment simultaneously while working in large and small spaces - Frequent
Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees. - Occasional
Crouching/Squatting: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders. - Occasional
Reaching above shoulders: Extending arms in any direction above shoulders. - Occasional
Reaching below shoulders: Extending arms in any direction below shoulders. - Frequent
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. - Frequent
Communication: Expressing or exchanging written/verbal/electronic information. - Frequent
Fingering: Picking, pinching, gripping, working primarily with finger