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Title: Emergency Medical Technician - EMT Academy Student
Location: Nashville, TN
Class Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
Benefits: Upon graduation of program and certification, access to full-time benefits including medical, dental, and vision (with company contribution), Paid Time Off, 401k as a full-time EMT
About DocGo: DocGo is leading the proactive healthcare revolution with an innovative care delivery platform that includes mobile health services, population health, remote patient monitoring, and ambulance services. DocGo disrupts the traditional four-wall healthcare system by providing high quality, highly affordable care to patients where and when they need it. DocGo's proprietary, AI-powered technology, logistics network, and dedicated field staff of over 5,000 certified health professionals elevate the quality of patient care and drive efficiencies for municipalities, hospital networks, and health insurance providers. With Mobile Health, DocGo empowers the full promise and potential of telehealth by facilitating healthcare treatment, in tandem with a remote physician, in the comfort of a patient's home or workplace. Together with DocGo's integrated Ambulnz medical transport services, DocGo is bridging the gap between physical and virtual care.
Responsibilities:
- Attend in person EMT training course in Nashville, TN
- Verification of skills proficiency and achievement of a passing score on the written certification examination.
- Conduct yourself in a courteous, helpful, and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and or the public
- Receives call from dispatcher, responds verbally to emergent and non-emergent calls, reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site
- Collaborate with your fellow Emergency Medical Technician (EMTs), Paramedics, medical drivers and management to assure top tier patient care.
- Be flexible as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock - your work schedule may vary due to the nature of the business.
- Remain up to date with current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses and all certifications, licenses and registrations as an Emergency Medical Technician trainee.
- Recognize and treat any medical condition with appropriate techniques, equipment, and knowledge of all state and city protocols (based on competency level).
- Assists in lifting, carrying, and transporting patients to ambulance and on to a medical facility.
- Provide top tier medical transport to medical facilities and hospitals by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures as an Emergency Medical Technician trainee (based on competency level)
- Deliver verbal and written reports regarding patients
- Keep the vehicle clean and in good running order throughout the shift
- Maintain stock of supplies and equipment in vehicle
Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record (Driver's License a minimum of 2 years)
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- 1-year commitment with DocGo after obtaining the EMT Certification
- Ability to lift, carry, and balance up to 125 pounds (250 with assistance)
- Communication skills; customer service experience (preferred)
- Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations
EEO/AAP Statement: DocGo is an equal opportunity employer. We acknowledge and honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We pledge ourselves to crafting and maintaining an environment that respects diverse traditions, heritages, and experiences. DocGo is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the applicant a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of this position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of the position.
