LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport - EMT Basic (EMT-B) PRN

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Critical Care Transport Job Summary:

The EMT provides appropriate, efficient, and timely interfacility transport and providing the necessary basic life support care of the sick and injured neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in accordance with hospital policies, local, state, and national standards of practice. Job Description Qualifications Required: High School Diploma/GED TN EMT License Valid Driver's License from state of residence Preferred: 2 years of high volume 911 system experience NREMT BLS (Basic Life Support) Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) and VFK training Neonatal Resuscitation Program, NRP (can be obtained on orientation) S.T.A.B.L.E (can be obtained on orientation) PHTLS (required within first year of employment) NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800 Fundamentals Airway Class (can be obtained on orientation) Position - Shift Four (4) shifts in a 6-week period plus 2 weekend shifts Night Shift Department Summary As an EMT on our LifeFlight Critical Care Transport team you will be part of a dedicated team providing advanced care to critically ill patients. Our team is comprised of EMT/AEMT, Critical Care Paramedic, and a Critical Care RN. Our fully functional critical care ground ambulance is equipped with essential tools for advanced care, including blood products, full monitoring with invasive hemodynamic values, specialized equipment such as Hamilton T1 ventilator, ISTAT, Medtronic pacemaker, High flow Nasal Cannula, 8-channel IV pump, a vast amount of medications, and knowledge to operate VAD, Impella, IABP (Inter Aortic Balloon Pump), and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). Our Philosophy We believe highly skilled and specialized care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Benefits Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options Dental and/or vision plan 403 (b) retirement plan Paid Time off (flex PTO) Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied) Short-Long term disability Learn more about VUMC Hiring Process Benefits Shared Governance Education & Professional Development Living in Nashville EOE Statement

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