EMT IV

The EMT, under the direction of the Registered Nurse, act as a member of the healthcare team to perform delegated patient care duties in the department assigned.

Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients. Performs a variety of routine patient care procedures, treatments and care activities for patients in assigned area according to hospital policy and procedures. Treatments performed may include simple dressing changes, wound care, enemas, urinary catheter insertion and care, ice and elevation of wounds, placement on or removal from bedpan, providing food to/or feeding of patients, other duties as assigned by supervisor. Performs related duties as required.

Required: Education: Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician Program – Intermediate or Paramedic accredited program Certifications: Licensed in the State of Tennessee as an Emergency Medical Technician – Intermediate or Paramedic. BLS/CPR Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross). CPI required within 3 months of hire. Preferred: Experience: Emergency Medical Technician experience