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As an EMT at CHI Memorial, your key responsibilities include providing emergency medical treatment and transport in accordance with state guidelines, documenting patient care accurately, maintaining the equipment and ambulance in optimal condition, and actively participating in required education and training. You will work under the direction of the Medical Director and ensure compliance with all departmental protocols.

To qualify for the EMT position at CHI Memorial, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited EMS school at the AEMT level, and either a Tennessee or Georgia AEMT license. You must also complete specific certifications including BLS, pediatric care certifications, and trauma certifications within a stipulated timeframe after hire.

The role of an EMT in patient care at CHI Memorial involves assessing patients' conditions, delivering emergency care, ensuring patients are safe during transport, and accurately documenting all treatment provided. Your main focus is to deliver timely and effective medical treatment while ensuring adherence to established protocols and laws.

CHI Memorial offers ongoing training and educational opportunities for EMTs to ensure compliance with the latest medical protocols and enhance their skills. This may include mandatory workshops, training sessions, and updates on equipment usage and emergency procedures which are essential for maintaining licensure.

To work as an EMT at CHI Memorial, you must hold the American Heart Association’s BLS Healthcare Provider certification and obtain either PALS or PEPP pediatric certification as well as ITLS or PHTLS trauma certification within six months of hire. Additionally, possessing a valid state driver’s license is essential.

In an emergency, assessing a patient's condition involves performing a quick visual check, ensuring airway patency, checking pulse and breathing, and identifying any immediate life threats. Discuss your systematic approach to evaluation and why it's crucial in emergency medical situations.

Describe a specific instance where you managed patient care in a high-pressure scenario, your decision-making process, and the outcome. Highlight your ability to remain calm and focused while prioritizing patient needs.

Explain your routine checks for equipment and supplies, ensuring everything is clean, stocked, and compliant with regulations. Your answer should reflect an understanding of the importance of preparedness in emergency services.

Effective communication is key. Talk about your strategies for clear, concise communication with your team and hospital staff, including using standard terminology and protocols for quick and efficient information exchange.

Detail the significance of timely and accurate documentation in emergency care. Walk through your process of using Patient Care Report forms, emphasizing your attention to detail and understanding of legal implications.

Share your perspective on key qualities such as compassion, teamwork, adaptability, and strong communication skills. Support your answer with examples of how these qualities benefit patient care.

Discuss a specific situation where you had to make a tough decision. Describe the factors you considered and the outcome to illustrate your critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Discuss your commitment to ongoing education, such as attending workshops, reading relevant literature, and participating in training sessions as required. Highlight the importance of staying updated for maintaining licensure and providing excellent patient care.

Explain your collaboration methods with other EMTs and healthcare professionals. Emphasize the importance of teamwork, supporting each other, and how you resolve conflicts when they arise.

Articulate your passion for emergency medical services and your admiration for CHI Memorial's commitment to the community. Share how your values align with the organization's mission and how you envision contributing to their team.