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

Are you passionate about providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment? Join our team at LifeFlight's Critical Care team, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in our state-of-the-art Critical Care Ambulance. 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.

  • Collaborates with the critical care nurse partner in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while following LifeFlight protocols.
  • Analyzes comprehensive medical history information about the patient's care and management to determine care goals along with transport time and additional extenuating factors.
  • Continually reassesses the needs of the patient towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
  • Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
  • Effectively uses medical control when appropriate.
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • TN Critical Care Paramedic License (CCP)
  • Valid Driver's License from state of residence
  • 3 years of Critical Care Paramedic Experience or 5 years of Paramedic experience in a high-volume 911 system
  • Previous Critical Care Transport Experience
  • NREMT
  • Kentucky Critical Care Paramedic license
  • Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) and VFK training
  • NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
  • Difficult Airway Course (D.A.C)
  • PHTLS or equivalent trauma certification
  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Advanced certification - CCP-C
  • Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
  • Dental and/or vision plan
  • 403 (b) retirement plan
  • Paid Time off (flex PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
  • Short-Long term disability
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