EMT

CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Accepting AEMT or EMT candidates

The AEMT is responsible for the delivery of patient care under the guidelines of the Tennessee Department of Public Health – EMS Board, the Georgia Department of Public Health – Office of EMS and Trauma, as well as the guidance of the department Medical Director. The AEMT will deliver care in the pre-hospital setting under the treatment protocols set forth and approved by the Director of EMS and the Medical Director.

The AEMT will provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under his care in accordance with all applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.
The AEMT will document all patient care performed in the approved Patient Care Report program, using the required format.
The AEMT will ensure that all required paperwork is completed and turned in by end of shift.
The AEMT will ensure that his/her equipment is in a state of readiness and cleanliness at the beginning of each shift and their ambulance is fully stocked in accordance with departmental procedures.
The AEMT will report any deficiencies and/or mechanical issues with their supplies, equipment, or vehicle to a supervisor in a timely fashion. They will restock the unit as necessary.
The AEMT will attend any required education that is deemed necessary by the Director or the Medical Director.
The AEMT will be responsible for his/her licensure and the required education for renewal. Education will be provided by the Department but it is the AEMT’s responsibility to ensure they have enough credits for their own renewal.
The AEMT will perform any other duties as requested by a supervisor, the EMS Operations Manager, or
Director of EMS.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

High School Graduate or GED

Graduate of an accredited school for EMS Education to the AEMT Level

Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate: TN (EMT-INTER:TN)
AHA Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
Driver's License: TN (AUTO:TN)

 Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)
Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals (PEPP)
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)