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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Cookeville, TN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Must be available to work day and night shifts.

Requirements

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

Chest tube insertion
Central line insertion
Surgical airways
Pericardiocentesis
Rapid sequence intubation

Responsibilities

Plans and manages care according to the LifeFlight and VUMC 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.