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Emergency Medical Technician

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Nashville, TN, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Provide support treatment, care and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport
  • Arrive to the scene of an emergency, determine the situation, and develop a plan of action
  • Use appropriate medical equipment and comprehend the severity of the injury
  • Monitor patient condition and perform data collection
  • Communicate findings and patient condition to primary Registered Nurse (RN)

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Drivers License credentialed from the Tennessee Bureau of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Advanced Emergency Medical Tech credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Or Emergency Medical Tech-Basic (EMT-B) required.

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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About this role

Ascension's Emergency Medical Technician role in Nashville involves responding to emergency scenes, assessing patient conditions, providing initial treatment and care, and transporting patients while monitoring their status and communicating findings to nursing staff. You'll be responsible for determining the scope of each situation, deploying appropriate medical equipment, and collecting critical patient data that informs ongoing care.

To qualify, you'll need an Advanced EMT credential from Tennessee's EMS Division (or EMT-Basic certification), a valid Tennessee driver's license, and BLS Provider certification obtained within your first month. Education-wise, you can meet requirements through a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, an associate's or technical degree, or four years of direct EMS experience.

Ascension is a large nonprofit Catholic health system with over 99,000 employees, recognized as a Military-Friendly Gold Employer and ranked among the best places to work in healthcare. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Nashville.

Typical pay for this role

$40,000

Typical range: $40,000 to $60,000

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