Adult Emergency Department, Paramedic 2 - $10,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

20h

About The Position

The Paramedic 2 works independently using assessment skills to activate patient care protocols and deliver care within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice and Vanderbilt’s defined paramedic scope. The role provides triage care in the field and Emergency Department, and communicates effectively to support safe, high-quality care within the paramedic team, during transport, and at handover. The Paramedic works with the healthcare team to provide direct patient care; transports patients using various modes of transportation while providing advanced life support (ALS) and critical care management to patients of all ages; and responds to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt-sponsored, or other contracted events. The position uses problem-solving to address patient and unit issues, works with the healthcare team to implement solutions, and provides effective patient handover. The role requires Tennessee paramedic licensure and a Tennessee driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and one year of relevant work experience. Technical capabilities described include ventilator management, critical thinking, airway establishment, medication management, and assessing, intervening with, and stabilizing patients. The posting also advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus and notes that a comprehensive benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of relevant work experience.
Tennessee driver’s license.
Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic licensure.
Ability to deliver care within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice and Vanderbilt’s defined paramedic scope.
Technical capability in ventilator management, critical thinking, airway establishment, medication management, and assessing, intervening with, and stabilizing patients.

Responsibilities

Participate with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
Transport patients using various modes of transportation while providing ALS and critical care management to patients of all ages.
Respond to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt-sponsored, or other contracted events.
Use problem-solving to address patient problems and follow through with the healthcare team to implement solutions.
Identify patient and unit problems, find solutions, and follow through to implement them.
Communicate patient handover effectively to the healthcare team.
Provide triage care in the field and Emergency Department.
Activate patient care protocols and provide care within the applicable Tennessee and Vanderbilt paramedic scopes of practice.