Emergency Medical Technician

Vital Medical Transport is looking for Paramedics for our Memphis division.  We have both Full-time and Part-time positions available.  We offer a competitive Compensation and Benefits package. 

EMT's provide basic emergency and non-emergency paramedical care to the ill and injured. EMT's respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patients to medical facilities and continue to give care as necessary during the transport of the patient to the hospital.

EMT's must perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and efficient manner. They must be able to maintain their composure in extremely stressful situations in order to assess medical situations and perform emergency lifesaving procedures according to the methods in which they've received training.

**Must have a valid Tennessee EMT License**

**Employment is conditional upon and subject to completion of an Employment Application, the completion of a favorable background check, Motor Vehicle Report check, Drug Screen and approval thereof by the Company, in its sole discretion. Please note that marijuana is illegal in the state of Tennessee. A positive test will void any offer of employment and will cause termination if tested at a later date.**

RESPSONSIBLITIES:

Functioning under the Emergency Medical Director EMT duties include but are not limited to:

• Abide by the State of Tennessee Policies and Procedures.
• Respond to non-emergent and emergency medical calls for assistance.
• Assess a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment. Provide treatment that coincides with the Vital Medical Transport approved Standing Medical Orders and level of training.
• Administer medications as outlined in the Vital Medical Transport approved Standing Medical Orders.
• Use backboards and restraints to keep patients still and safe in an ambulance for transport.
• Help