Lifeguard Air Ambulance, Inc. & Lifeguard Transportation Service, Inc. together operate (5) five aircraft and (100) one hundred ground vehicles in three states. Our team members consist of over 550 medical & non-medical personnel - pilots, aircraft & vehicle mechanics, EMT?s, Paramedics, Respiratory Therapists, Registered Nurses, Physicians, and Administration & Billing Staff. Our Chattanooga Operation is currently seeking Part-Time EMT-IVs and Paramedics to work for our Ground Ambulance Service.
EMT-IV Brief Description: Job functions include routinely driving an emergency vehicle to and from calls in a safe and prudent manner; observing and keeping records regarding symptoms of patients; assist in carrying patient(s) by stretcher or other device to ambulance and secure patient inside the vehicle; obtains and preserves where possible samples of substances to assist hospital personnel in patient diagnosis and treatment; conducting Basic Life Support skills as allowed by local, state, and federal protocols; assist in the delivery of patients to appropriate hospital personnel and provide basic information relative to identification and condition of patient; routinely checks emergency ambulance to ensure vehicle is in good operating condition throughout their shift.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Exhibit willingness to work as a team member, be flexible and readily adapt to change; deal effectively with conflict in a professional and productive manner; lead and manage change in a professional and productive manner.
- Perform the essential functions of the job in a manner that benefits patients and complies with business necessity without causing undue hardship; create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, interest and optimism.
- EMT must be able to frequently lift, carry, push, pull, maneuver, balance, and transfer from one surface to another, up to 175 pounds. This requirement is based on the need for a two-person team of EMTs to effectively and safely lift, carry, push, pull, maneuver, balance, and transfer from one surface to another a body weight of up to 250 pounds plus a stretcher weight of up to 100 pounds (total estimated weight for two-person team is 350 pounds). Motor coordination is necessary because the patient's, the EMT's, and other worker's well-being must not be jeopardized. Often the lifting must be done in spaces where use of preferred lifting techniques is difficult or not possible.
- Current EMT-IV or EMT Paramedic license, along with all associated certifications necessary for licensure maintenance.
Lifeguards mission is to provide only the highest quality patient care and comfort available in the industry today. Our success can be directly attributed to the dedication of Lifeguard team members and their commitment to that mission. As we head into the future Lifeguard sets its compass for continued growth, unsurpassed customer service and professional satisfaction for its customers, patients and team members.
It is the policy of Lifeguard, Inc. to provide equal opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, special disabled veteran or Vietnam era status, marital status, or sexual orientation. Lifeguard takes affirmative action to ensure that all of our personnel practices are administered to ensure equal opportunity for qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, special disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans. As part of our commitment, the Company will make reasonable accommodations to enable a qualified applicant with a disability to perform the essential functions for the position sought.
To apply for this position, e-mail your cover letter and resume to Holly Haynes, Human Resources Generalist: holly.haynes@lgts.net or call at 423-826-3164.
You can also stop by our office located on 2050 South Kelley Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404 to fillout an application or visit our website: www.lifeguardambulance.com to print an application.
