Paramedic
About The Position
The Paramedic provides advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings. The role involves rapidly assessing scenes, evaluating patient conditions, administering life-saving interventions, safely operating emergency vehicles, and documenting care. The Paramedic provides treatment and transport in accordance with applicable laws, department protocols, and procedures, while using expert clinical skills, critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication to support patient outcomes. The Paramedic documents patient care in the approved Patient Care Report program using the required format, completes and submits required paperwork by the end of each shift, and ensures equipment and the ambulance are clean, ready, and fully stocked at the beginning of each shift. The Paramedic reports supply, equipment, or vehicle deficiencies and mechanical issues to a supervisor promptly, restocks the unit as needed, and attends education required by the Director or Medical Director.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic Science, upon hire.
- Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic certification in Tennessee, upon hire.
- Tennessee driver's license, upon hire.
- Basic Life Support (CPR), within 14 days.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 14 days.
Nice To Haves
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Course.
- Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 14 days.
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, upon hire.
- Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals, upon hire.
- Prehospital Trauma Life Support, upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical treatment and transport to sick and injured patients in accordance with applicable laws, department protocols, and procedures.
- Rapidly assess scenes and evaluate patient conditions, and administer life-saving interventions.
- Safely operate emergency vehicles.
- Document patient care in the approved Patient Care Report program using the required format.
- Complete and submit all required paperwork by the end of the shift.
- Ensure equipment is clean and ready at the beginning of each shift and the ambulance is fully stocked according to departmental procedures.
- Report supply, equipment, or vehicle deficiencies and mechanical issues to a supervisor in a timely manner.
- Restock the unit as necessary.
- Attend education required by the Director or Medical Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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