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EMT

DispatchHealth

EMT

Knoxville, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Medical Technician (EMT credential required) 

    DispatchHealth is actively hiring Medical Technicians (Title: DispatchHealth Medical Technicians) to join our growing clinical team servicing the KNOXVILLE, TN area.

    We are looking for energetic, hard-working individuals with strong organizational and customer service skills to work directly with our Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants in our CLIA certified (mobile) laboratory. This individual will be directly involved in daily patient care while gaining valuable experience on an ongoing basis. Extensive on the job training will be provided for this exciting opportunity in mobile healthcare. Current EMT certification is required as a hiring credential for this position in DispatchHealth as a medical practice (non-Emergency Medical Services) organization delivering care in patient homes.

    DispatchHealth provides right-sized healthcare through the power of technology, convenience, and service. DispatchHealth delivers on-demand healthcare services in a patient's home, office, or location of need. With a call, click or tap of an app, a skilled medical team arrives at the patient's door in a matter of hours. DispatchHealth is redefining healthcare through a unique mobile acute care delivery model that is high-tech and convenient for patients while alleviating the burden on primary care providers, urgent care facilities and emergency rooms.

    OUR MISSION

    Provide patient-centered care through the power of technology, convenience, and service.

    OUR VISION

    Create the most advanced and complete in-home care model in the world.

    OUR VALUES – THE FOUNDATION TO OUR CULTURE

    • World-class customer service and quality
    • Work hard while having fun
    • Drive innovation
    • Working collaboratively
    • Always do what is right for the patient
    • Focus on the continuum of care
    • Give back to our community
    • Create a diverse and inclusive work environment

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Work under supervision of licensed NP/PA providers
    • Patient assessment and monitoring, vital signs
    • IV starts and blood draws (as permitted by state law)
    • Splint application
    • Wound care
    • Work directly with point of care laboratory equipment including operation, calibration, and maintenance
    • Perform EKGs
    • Assist NP/PAs in the daily functions of a mobile care delivery emergency unit
    • Documentation
    • Supply and stocking

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Medical Technician with IV Certification

    • EMT - Basic Certification with Tennessee, EMT License (hiring credential only)

    Valid driver's license with clean driving record

    BLS, American Heart Association

    High School Diploma or GED equivalent

    • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 30 pounds
    • Ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs easily

    REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Strong customer service capabilities
    • Ability to work full or part-time

    BENEFITS:

    • Career advancement opportunities
    • Quarterly volunteer opportunities
    • Be part of something new, exciting, and progressive
    • Healthcare benefits and 401k provided with full-time employment

    Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job; however, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.