24/72 Paramedic/Critical Care Paramedic
About The Position
Anderson County EMS provides 911 emergency response and convalescent transport for more than 80,000 residents across 345 square miles, responding to over 20,000 calls annually. This role offers varied work, critical clinical decision-making, and a supportive team environment. Crews utilize modern equipment and progressive clinical protocols, including Powerload stretcher loading systems, LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors, LUCAS chest compression devices, AutoVent respirators, Zoll transport ventilators, and Sapphire IV pumps. The organization is committed to professional growth, offering an in-house Community Paramedic program, pursuing in-house Critical Care education, and providing a Career Development Program with pathways for leadership, clinical specialization, training, community relations, and rescue. Extensive on-site training is provided at no cost, with paid hours for state and National Registry requirements. Anderson County EMS emphasizes supporting its employees to foster lasting EMS careers and values team members who contribute to continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Paramedic certification
- Ability to practice with strong tools
- Commitment to building skills
- Willingness to work alongside people committed to their patients and each other
Nice To Haves
- Critical Care Paramedic certification
- Community Paramedic certification
Responsibilities
- Respond to 911 emergency calls
- Provide convalescent transport
- Deliver patient care using modern equipment and progressive clinical protocols
- Make critical clinical decisions
- Collaborate with a supportive team
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
Benefits
- Paramedic starting pay: $22.77 per hour
- Critical Care Paramedic/Community Paramedic starting pay: $23.77 per hour
- Higher rates based on experience
- 14 paid holidays each year
- Vacation, sick leave, and personal paid time off
- Overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a week
- Blue Cross Blue Shield medical plans
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- Voluntary coverage options
- Free on-site health clinic for employees covered by county insurance
- Free generic prescriptions for employees covered by county insurance
- 24/7 medical and mental health telehealth for full-time and active part-time employees
- Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System membership
- Optional 401(k)
- Optional 457
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
