AEMT Part-Time, LifeFlight Campus Response Team

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated individuals to join their LifeFlight Tiered Response team. This role involves responding to campus emergencies and providing vital patient care across the Vanderbilt Campus. Candidates will utilize their assessment skills and adhere to state regulations, ensuring safe transport and compliance with healthcare policies. The work environment promotes collaboration and excellence, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in patient care. Join this forward-thinking organization and be part of a community committed to health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in emergency management and patient stabilization.
• Knowledge of drug interactions and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely while maintaining equipment standards.
• Complete documentation of transports and patient care.

Skills

Emergency Management

Critical Thinking

Patient Assessment

Drug Interactions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals committed to changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health promotes an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive, and your uniqueness is celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence every day. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through leading programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: LifeFlight Tiered Response

Job Summary:

The selected candidate will work independently, using assessment skills to activate patient care protocols and deliver care within their full scope of practice as defined by Tennessee state regulations and LifeFlight's scope. The team responds to campus emergencies, providing care to outpatients, inpatients, guests, and employees across the Vanderbilt Campus.

Shift: 2x12 hours - 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM

Responsibilities include regulatory compliance, safety transport of patients following Vanderbilt and unit-specific policies, maintaining equipment standards, and effective communication for safe, quality patient care. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Complete documentation of transports and patient care following compliance policies.
2. Transport patients safely, maintaining equipment per standards.
3. Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

• Emergency Management (Novice): Basic proficiency in emergency management.
• Critical Thinking (Novice): Demonstrates clarity, accuracy, and sound evidence in tasks.
• Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Basic proficiency in patient assessment and stabilization.
• Drug Interactions (Novice): Basic knowledge of drug interactions.

Allied health professionals support healthcare through diagnostic and therapeutic services, playing a crucial role in Vanderbilt's reputation for excellence and patient referrals.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Performs impactful, non-routine tasks with minimal guidance.
• Problem Solving: Conducts research and analysis for non-routine problems.
• Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and skills.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance and support to less experienced team members.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops skills, builds relationships, communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves with compassion, solves problems, offers support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Checks work quality, seeks continuous improvement, adheres to safety standards.
• Managing Resources: Demonstrates accountability, makes data-driven decisions, understands resource impact.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates ideas, applies technology, embraces change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

To be determined based on role specifics.

Certifications:

• Driver's License - Tennessee
• Emergency Medical Technician Advanced - Licensure or equivalent

Work Experience:

Relevant experience, less than 1 year preferred.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and equal opportunity for all. EOE/Vets/Disabled.