Vanderbilt University Medical Center-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Nashville, TN
5,001-10,000 employees

The Paramedic 2 CC will work 3 12-hour shifts per week, rotating every 2 weeks. Both day and night shifts are available. The Paramedic 2 CC is a self-motivated and independent individual. In this role, the Paramedic 2 CC will provide advanced intra-facility patient care as well as assistance transporting patients arriving by helicopter to the accepting unit. Care may be delivered while accompanying the air medical transport team or by assuming patient care from transporting air medical crews. 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 hands-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.

  • 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.
  • 3+ years of critical care experience
  • Ability to work independently
  • Helipad transport experience
  • Self-motivated
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