EMT / Paramedic - Days and Nights - Manchester, TN

Description

Join Team Mobile Health Care and Make Every Call Count!

About the company

At Team Mobile Health Care be a part of a growing, premier provider of mobile healthcare and emergency medical services. Our commitment to the community extends beyond the road; we provide expert behavioral health transport services to help shape the future of EMS in Tennessee, Georgia and Mississippi with a team that puts people first. At Team Mobile, we operate under a simple but powerful philosophy: Our team is your team.  Our crews care for patients around the clock, every day of the year. We are investing in the systems and people needed for our next stage of growth. 

About the Opportunity

Team Mobile Health Care is seeking compassionate, dependable, and skilled Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics - to provide exceptional emergency and non-emergency patient care. If you are passionate about serving your community and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

· Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation from facility to facility. 

· Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.

· Performs life support procedures based upon certification level.

· 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 following Tennessee law, EMS regulations, company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. 

· Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of TMHC.

· When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations

· Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate Protocols under the direction and supervision of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders, radio, or telephone communications.

· Completes all appropriate documentation for every patient contact.

Strong Pay along with Night and Weekend Shift Differentials!

Requirements

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Strong multi-tasking and time management abilities.
• Currently certified as a Paramedic by the State of Tennessee, Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services required.
• Current certification in CPR – Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Safety and Health Institute and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider.
• A current and active Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required.
• Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense with a thorough understanding of emergency medical care principles.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with other employees, a partner, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other emergency medical service members.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly on TMHC.
• Demonstrates a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high-quality patient care.
• The ability to perform effectively as the team leader in patient care situations.
• The ability to perform effectively in public relations and community education functions and deal effectively with members of the medical community and the general public in promoting TMHC.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance without difficulty.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance without difficulty.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• The ability to walk a distance of one-quarter of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.