Paramedic - PRN

The Paramedic, under the supervision of the Lead Paramedic and/or the E.M.S. Director, is responsible for providing pre-hospital ALS care to patients in need of care due to accident or illness. This role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintain sound professional confidentiality at all times.
• Operate ambulance in a safe manner.
• Participate in Performance improvement activities.
• Utilize authorized emergency medical service standard of care protocols to oversee and provide age-specific patient care.
• Ensure all company-wide educational initiatives are current.
• Document all aspects of patient assessment and treatment on a Patient Care Report.
• Provide courteous customer service to patients, co-workers, physicians, and other individuals.

• Must possess a current TN Paramedic License from an accredited school.
• Must exhibit proficiency in pre-hospital care and oral communication skills.
• Must have a valid Class D TN driver's license with an F endorsement.
• Must have ACLS Certification.
• Must have PALS or PEPP ALS Certification.

The Paramedic spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, standing, and assisting in patient transfers in all types of environmental conditions. Must be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and follow proper body mechanics to guard against injury.

The ability to assist in the movement of patients by various techniques from various positions. Moving, lifting, or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, push/pull up to 100 lbs frequently, occasionally higher amounts.