Paramedic

PRIORITY ONDEMAND • Chattanooga, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic provides patient care in emergency and non-emergency settings and ensures compliance with applicable State of Tennessee and/or Georgia EMS rules and regulations. The role includes maintaining the ambulance and its equipment in clean, proper working condition; keeping required licenses and certifications current for a Level I Paramedic; and following company policies, medical director-approved protocols, and standing orders. Employees must attend mandatory training and required Level I Paramedic courses. Employees hired into the position are subject to a six-month introductory probationary period.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a Georgia and/or Tennessee Paramedic License, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications, EVOC or equivalent certification, and a current driver’s license from the employee’s state of residency. PHTLS or equivalent and PALS or equivalent certifications must be obtained within six months of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• State of Georgia and/or Tennessee Paramedic License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• PHTLS or equivalent certification within six months of hire.
• PALS or equivalent certification within six months of hire.
• EVOC or equivalent certification.
• Current State of Georgia or Tennessee driver’s license, based on state of residency.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
• Knowledge of company medical director-approved protocols and standing orders.
• Ability to read and interpret local maps and understand medical terminology.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous and rapidly emergent tasks.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence and effectively communicate about patient care, operations, and customer service issues.
• Ability to use personal computer systems, including PCR reporting, email, and MDT applications.
• Ability to represent Puckett EMS and team members as an EMS professional.
• Frequently lift or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 300 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service dispatched from the Puckett EMS communications center as directed.
• Provide patient care and treatment according to company policy and medical director-approved protocols.
• Clean and check the ambulance and all equipment daily, and promptly report deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Director of Operations.
• Complete required reports and documentation, including Patient Care Reports, billing, exposure and incident reports, and daily, weekly, and monthly unit check-offs.
• Ensure the unit and crewmembers adhere to Puckett EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives, and standards.
• Ensure vehicles placed in service comply with applicable state and agency laws, rules, licenses, and regulations.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
• Maintain readiness and professionalism while on duty, and professional appearance and conduct in company uniform on or off duty.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED