Paramedic, NICU Ambulance Transport - Part-time

Erlanger Health System • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

An Erlanger Ambulance Transport Paramedic provides direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Emergency Services Medical Director and within the Scope of Practice guideline. The paramedic provides age-specific care for patients’ initial complaints and ongoing assessment, evaluation, and treatment of perceived, actual, or potential sudden or urgent physical or psychosocial problems that are primarily episodic or acute. Care may range from minimal intervention to life-support measures and may include patient and family education, appropriate referral, and consideration of legal implications.

Duties include implementing ACLS and trauma protocols, administering medications, performing phlebotomy and EKGs, transporting patients, and stocking ambulance supplies. Some clerical functions may be required. The paramedic interprets information needed to identify patients’ age-specific requirements and provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. Competency may be evaluated through observation, skills labs, verbal or written discussion, formal peer review, or validated self-assessment.

When assigned to the NICU Transport unit and not on a transport, the paramedic assists in the EROC as a Logistics Specialist. This includes facilitating patient transfers from other healthcare facilities and communicating with internal and external staff by telephone, fax, email, and in person. The position interfaces with physicians and their staff, Registration and Admitting Departments, the Emergency Department, and other internal departments.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Paramedic Training Program.
• At least one year of continuous experience on an Advanced Life Support Ground Unit as a Paramedic, reflecting general knowledge of pre-hospital medicine principles and practice skills.
• Certification in BLS and ACLS.
• Certification in PALS, PEPP, or PBTLS.
• Certification in ITLS or PHTLS, required within six months and maintained thereafter.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, required within six months and maintained thereafter.
• Current driver's license with the appropriate designation to operate an ambulance.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate's degree is recommended.
• A Bachelor of Science degree is preferred.
• Three years of continuous paramedic experience in a critical care setting.
• Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic (NREMT-P).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direction of the Emergency Services Medical Director and within the Scope of Practice guideline.
• Assess, evaluate, and treat patients’ age-specific physical or psychosocial needs, including acute or urgent problems.
• Implement ACLS and trauma protocols.
• Administer medications and perform phlebotomy and EKGs.
• Transport patients and stock ambulance supplies.
• Perform clerical functions as required.
• Identify patients’ age-specific care requirements and provide care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
• When assigned to the NICU Transport unit and not on a transport, assist in the EROC as a Logistics Specialist.
• Facilitate patient transfers from other healthcare facilities and coordinate with internal and external staff and departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree