Flight Paramedic
2 months ago
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Full time
Job SummaryThe Flight Paramedic is a critical member of the medical transport team at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, providing advanced critical care during transport to the hospital. This role requires a high level of clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities- Respond to medical emergencies and provide advanced critical care during transport
- Partner with firefighters and police to evaluate situations and provide basic and advanced life-saving support
- Administer treatments and direct EMTs in delivering patient care consistent with training and level of certification
- Deliver the highest standard of clinical care in a transport environment
- Minimum three years of paramedic experience in a high-volume 911 or critical care setting
- Associates degree or higher preferred
- Previous air medical experience preferred
- Advocate for patients and team members
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
- Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Electronic Patient Care Record (ePCR) software
- Current Tennessee Paramedic license (Critical Care endorsement) preferred
- Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent and TPATC/PHTLS advanced provider preferred
- Specialty certification: (FP-C) required within one (1) year of hire
- NRP certification prior to completion of orientation
- Annual EMTALA and compliance training
- NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800, and HazMat prior to completion of orientation