The AEMT provides appropriate, efficient and timely intra facility 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.


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.
• Performs and documents safe, efficient and accurate transport dispatch information.
• Assists with patient care and transfers to VCH in designated patient care areas within scope of practice.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Position Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (or equivalent experience) and 1 year relevant experience
  
  Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (Required)
  • TN Driver's License (Required) F endorsement

Preferred:

• Pediatric/NICU experience
• Licensed Advanced Emergency Medical Technician KY

Position Shift:

• 11:00 am-11:00 pm/3 Shifts a week

Sign On Requirements:

• The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past one year.
• A-EMT must have at least one year of experience.

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Graduate of an approved discipline specific program (or equivalent experience) and 1 year relevant experience

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration (LCR):

• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Required
• TN Driver's License Required

Preferred:

• Emergency Medical Technician KY

Additional Qualification Information:

• BLS RequiredVanessa K Free (within 1 week of hire)Emergency Vehicle Operator (within 30 days of hire)