Paramedic - FT

Rutherford County, TN • Murfreesboro, TN

57d • $61,909 - $66,431

About The Position

Rutherford County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Tennessee. We are currently seeking dependable Paramedics that can work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. As a Paramedic, you will respond to emergency medical calls, perform extrication and life rescue, provide advanced life support to sick/injured persons in pre-hospital settings, performing Rapid Sequence Intubation and Cricothyrotomy when needed. You will also maintain readiness for emergency response, responding to emergency calls, assessing condition of patients, providing advanced life support at emergency scenes, transporting patients to medical facilities, driving ambulances, operating/utilizing medical equipment, preparing charts and records. The Rutherford County Ambulance Service is competitive in our benefits and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency medical calls
• Perform extrication and life rescue
• Provide advanced life support to sick/injured persons in pre-hospital settings
• Performing Rapid Sequence Intubation and Cricothyrotomy when needed
• Maintain readiness for emergency response
• Responding to emergency calls
• Assessing condition of patients
• Providing advanced life support at emergency scenes
• Transporting patients to medical facilities
• Driving ambulances
• Operating/utilizing medical equipment
• Preparing charts and records

Benefits

• 24/72 shift
• Annual Shift Bidding
• Generous Leave Accrual
• Paid training for in-service classes BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS
• Fully funded pension through Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS)
• Optional retirement savings through 457b, 401(k), Roth 401(k) plans
• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• $35,000 Life Insurance Policy with option to add additional life insurance
• On the Job Injury Program
• Voluntary Insurance programs such as Short Term Disability, additional Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and others
• MDLive Telehealth
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Consumer Discounts
• Uniforms Provided
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed