Critical Care (CC) Flight Paramedic – LifeFlight, Humbolt/Paris TN ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Gallatin, TN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The CC Flight Paramedic provides advanced pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Maintains thorough patient care documentation of assessment and intervention throughout the entire transport and will practice within the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and programs protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hand-on clinical exercises. Acts as a clinical role model and resource to resolve complex situations and patient care issues. Participates in improvement activities and problem-solving projects as assigned by the leadership team. Communicates safety concerns to leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and deliver stellar customer service to both internal and external customers. Vanderbilt LifeFlight is nationally-recognized for our advanced set of protocols and our flight medicine practitioners’ generous scope of practice including: Chest tube insertion, Central line insertion, Surgical airways, Pericardiocentesis, Rapid sequence intubation. Vanderbilt LifeFlight is part of Vanderbilt Health and is a comprehensive emergency medical services provider, including air and ground ambulance transport, Event Medicine coverage, and Emergency Communications. Vanderbilt LifeFlight's air operations is operated by Metro Aviation. All medical staffing, patient care and clinical services is provided by Vanderbilt Health. All ground ambulance and event medicine services are operated by Vanderbilt Health. By air or ground, Vanderbilt LifeFlight will transport a patient to any medically appropriate hospital. Our crews have access to the region's only Level I Trauma Center, Burn Center and Children's Hospital, all at Vanderbilt. LifeFlight is a key part of a trauma system that includes pre-hospital care, definitive care, rehabilitation and injury prevention. We are nationally recognized for quality and safety.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a paramedic
Minimum of 1 year of flight paramedic experience
Current Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
Ability to obtain a paramedic license with Critical Care Endorsement valid in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama (Paramedics with previous critical care transport experience may obtain the Tennessee Critical Care endorsement within 12 months of hire)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) with an advanced skills lab and advanced lecture components
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level : 3 years

Nice To Haves

Ability to work both day and night shifts, 36 hours weekly

Responsibilities

Plans and manages care according to the LifeFlight and Vanderbilt Health standards while able to independently plan, deliver and evaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, age specific care for all patients within the scope of TN and Vanderbilt Scope of Practice.
Maintains clinical proficiency and competency per regulatory and accreditation compliance.
Participates in (self and program) improvement activities and problem solving projects.
Reviews current research and participates in applying findings for evidence based practice.
Competent in documentation that accurately reflects care provided and meets LifeFlight documentation standards.
Competent in collaborative communication to facilitate quality patient care and ensure safe hand off when care is relinquished at the accepting facility.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.