Paramedic 2 - Part Time Days - LifeFlight Event Medicine

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Paramedic 2 independently uses assessment skills to activate patient care protocols and provide 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 position responds to emergency requests at Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt-sponsored, and other contracted events, and transports patients using various modes of transportation while delivering ALS and critical care management to patients of all ages. The paramedic collaborates with the healthcare team in direct patient care, uses problem-solving skills to address patient and unit issues, follows through on solutions with the healthcare team, and provides effective patient handover. Additional duties may be assigned. The role calls for foundational proficiency in ventilator management, critical thinking, airway establishment, medication management, and assessing, intervening, and stabilizing patients. Relevant work experience of one year is required, along with a high school diploma or GED and the specified licenses.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of relevant work experience.
Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic licensure.
Tennessee driver's license with F endorsement.

Responsibilities

Participate with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
Transport patients using various modes of transportation while providing quality ALS and critical care management to patients of all ages.
Respond to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, at Vanderbilt-sponsored events, and at other contracted events.
Use assessment skills to activate patient care protocols and deliver care within the Tennessee and Vanderbilt-defined paramedic scopes of practice.
Provide triage care in the field and Emergency Department.
Communicate effectively within the paramedic team, during transport, and at patient handover.
Use problem-solving skills to resolve patient problems and follow through with the healthcare team to implement solutions.
Identify patient and unit problems, find solutions, and follow through on their implementation.
Perform additional duties as assigned.