First Call Ambulance - Critical Care Paramedic

PRIORITY ONDEMAND•Lakewood, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Critical Care Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the Critical Care Paramedic will work to provide superior patient care in the ground transport environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Completion of an accredited paramedic program
Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation
3-5 years' Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system. Prefer Critical Care experience.
Tennessee Paramedic preferred, or National Registry Paramedic w/ TN Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientation
BLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation
CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C)
Unrestricted Driver's License with clean driving history, and must maintain a good driving record
Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet
Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
Basic math skills

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team
May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs
Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports
Operate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to in include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps
Assists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance
Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes
Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care
Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport
Communicates patients' clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format
Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients' medical record
Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care
Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families
Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures
Performs other duties as assigned