About this role
Job Summary
The Emergency Medical Technician I (EMT I) provides basic emergency medical care and transportation in accordance with applicable state laws, departmental policies, and established clinical protocols. Working under the direction of a Paramedic or clinical leader, the EMT I supports patient care within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department and ensures the safe, efficient delivery of pre-hospital care. The EMT I is responsible for maintaining equipment, documenting patient information, and promoting safety and communication within the EMS team.
Essential Functions
- Provides basic emergency medical care in accordance with applicable state scope of practice and departmental policies and procedures.
- Assists with patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, and delivery of care under the supervision of a Paramedic or clinical leader.
- Administers first aid treatments, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), bandaging wounds, controlling bleeding, immobilizing fractures, and assisting with breathing as assigned.
- Operates emergency vehicles safely and in compliance with hospital policy and local traffic laws.
- Conducts vehicle and equipment checks at the start of each shift to ensure readiness and compliance with standards.
- Maintains and restocks supplies and equipment necessary for patient care.
- Demonstrates proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and follows infection control procedures.
- Completes accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR) in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policy.
- Escalates patient care or operational concerns through the proper chain of command.
- Collaborates with paramedics, nurses, and physicians to provide continuity of care upon patient transfer to a medical facility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Technical School completion of a state-approved Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program required
- Technical School EMT Advanced course preferred
- Experience working in a hospital-based emergency department, ambulance service, or critical care transport unit preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of EMS protocols, emergency response procedures, and basic life support techniques.
- Ability to safely operate emergency vehicles and perform routine vehicle and equipment checks.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, and clinical teams.
- Familiarity with documentation standards in electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Commitment to patient safety, infection control, and use of PPE.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to changing clinical situations.
Licenses and Certifications
- Drivers License - MDOT Medical Physical in state of employment required
- EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification from the applicable state EMS authority required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
State Specific Requirements
- Indiana: IDHS EMT Certification
Other facts
About Community Health Systems
Community Health Systems is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS affiliates operate 70 acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.
What you'll do
- The EMT I provides basic emergency medical care and transportation under the supervision of a Paramedic or clinical leader. Responsibilities include patient assessment, administering first aid, operating emergency vehicles, and maintaining equipment.
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