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.

• Maintains sound professional confidentiality at all times.
• Operates ambulance in a safe manner.
• Participates in Performance improvement activities.
• Utilizes authorized emergency medical service standard of care protocols to oversee and provide age-specific patient care.
• Ensures all company-wide educational initiatives are current.
• Provides courteous Customer Service to patients, co-workers, physicians, and any other person they come in contact with during their shift.

• Attend facility new hire orientation as scheduled by HR.
• Complete Department Orientation Initial Competency within 7 days of hire date.
• Complete Department Initial Skills Competency within 90 days of hire date.
• Follow facility and OSHA safety rules and procedures.
• Respect cultural and religious practices of patients from all backgrounds.
• Follow HIPAA regulations at all times.
• Be punctual and dependent for assigned shifts.
• Dress within the dress code requirements of the department.

• Has knowledge of human growth and development.
• Displays ability to verbally interact with patients of all ages.
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge of age-appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrates appropriate awareness for suspected abuse/neglect to patient and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
• Identifies and assesses need for additional safety/support resources on scene.
• Accurately assesses patient's needs.
• Accurately develops a plan of care on scene and continues throughout transport.
• Displays ability to discuss treatment and provide education to patient/family or significant other when necessary.

• Must possess a current TN Paramedic License from an accredited school and exhibit proficiency in pre-hospital care and oral communication skills.
• No pre-hospital experience is required but is desired.
• License to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Tennessee.
• CPR Healthcare Provider through an approved institution and a valid Class D TN driver's license with an F endorsement are required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• PALS or PEPP ALS Certification required.

The position requires around the clock coverage, so working hours include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The Paramedic spends a considerable amount of time walking, bending, stretching, standing, and assisting in patient transfers in all types of environmental conditions.

Must also be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, i.e. rain, sleet, snow, storms, and so forth. Must follow proper body mechanics to guard against injury. The Paramedic must be able to work accurately around frequent distractions on scene. Paramedics may also face hazards from exposure to chemicals and infectious diseases.

In addition, Paramedics treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative and therefore must be able to maintain composure while dealing with these patients.