Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

As a Paramedic, provide 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 emergency medical treatment and transport in accordance with applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.

Document all patient care in the approved Patient Care Report program using the required format, and complete and submit required paperwork by the end of each shift. Ensure equipment is ready and clean at the beginning of each shift and the ambulance is fully stocked according to departmental procedures. Restock the unit as needed and report supply, equipment, or vehicle deficiencies and mechanical issues promptly to a supervisor. Attend education required by the Director or Medical Director.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic Science, upon hire.
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: 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 and department protocols and procedures.
• Rapidly assess scenes and 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 ready and clean at the beginning of each shift and the ambulance is stocked according to departmental procedures.
• Restock the unit as necessary.
• Report deficiencies or mechanical issues with supplies, equipment, or the vehicle to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attend education required by the Director or Medical Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree