Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for direct physical and technically skilled care and monitoring of assigned patients under the direction of the ED RNCC. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary, self-managed work team.

As a EMT, you will:

• Performs delegated aspects of age appropriate patient care and technical patient care skills including basic first aid, phlebotomy, respiratory care, 12 lead EKGs, Psych patient care and monitoring
• Collecting and reporting vital signs
• Transportation of patients to and from hospital departments and clinical units
• Basic stocking of ED supplies
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-stocked environment for patients

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Completion of EMT or EMT-IV Training program
• Current AEMT or Paramedic licensure for the state of Tennessee
• Employee must have valid BLS when hired. ACLS, TNCC, PALS and CPI are required within 90 days of hire. ENPC preferred.

About Nashville General Hospital

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
• Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees

Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran