EMT-Basic - Knoxville

Apply Job Type Full-time, Part-time Description EMTs respond to medical and traumatic emergencies and provide basic life support procedures and transportation to the most appropriate facility. They also provide basic life support services to interfacility transfer patients as required. EMTs carry themselves professionally and assist other company departments where needed. Primary Responsibilities: Responds to select medical and traumatic emergencies along with responding to select hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to provide inter-facility transfers. Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation from facility to facility. Provides emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered emergency medical technician. Delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility. Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care. Performs basic (or intermediate) life support procedures based on certification level. Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system and/or Patriot Ambulance. Specific and Additional Tasks / Duties: At all times, presents an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Places patient care excellence above all else. Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding, and compliance with TMHC Team Mobile Health Care's procedures. Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer care. Ensures that the vehicle and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call. Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution in accordance with Tennessee law, EMS regulations, company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. As per TMHC policy, always wear their seatbelt when in a Company vehicle. Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices infection control policies and procedures for TMHC. When necessary and appropriate, the emergency medical care team leader directs and supervises other members of the team in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations. Renders emergency and non-emergency medical care in accordance with the rules, regulations, protocols, policies, and procedures of TMHC, the State of Tennessee, DPH/OEMS, and the Regional Office of OEMS, consistent with good judgment and the provision of high-quality medical care. Appropriately and safely deliver the patient to the nearest, most appropriate medical facility. Works professionally with ALS personnel and at their skill level in accordance with the Tennessee DPH/OEMS and company policies. Maintains good relations with all outside staff and services. Acts at…