Critical Care Ground Transport – Advanced EMT/Paramedic

Dolly Parton Children's Hospital; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic or Advanced EMT for day shifts in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on neonatal and pediatric interfacility transports with high-acuity care, stabilization, and monitoring.

Responsibilities include advanced life support, airway management, medication administration, and close collaboration with nurses, physicians, and receiving teams to ensure safe patient handoffs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of an accredited Paramedic education program.
• Current Tennessee Paramedic License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• ITLS or PHTLS required.
• NRP required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• S.T.A.B.L.E. required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• C-NPT required within 12 months of hire.
• EVOC required within 1 month of hire.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support care during emergency and interfacility transports.
• Performs advanced procedures including airway management, medications, pacing, defibrillation, and airway placement.
• Collaborates with nurses, physicians, and referring/receiving teams for continuity of care.
• Demonstrates pediatric and neonatal clinical competencies across age groups.
• Operates ambulance and transport equipment per safety standards.
• Maintains accurate documentation in electronic systems.
• Participates in equipment checks, supply restocking, and fleet readiness.
• Adheres to infection prevention and patient safety practices.
• Engages in ongoing education and quality improvement activities.
• Provides family-centered care and professional representation of the hospital.

Skills

Pediatric/neonatal assessment

Airway management

Pharmacology

Resuscitation principles

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Equipment proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accredited Paramedic education program

Tools

Transport monitors

Infusion pumps

Ventilators

Electronic patient care documentation systems

Job description

East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is seeking a full-time Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic or Advanced EMT for day shifts in Knoxville, TN. The role focuses on neonatal and pediatric interfacility transports with high-acuity care, stabilization, and monitoring.

Responsibilities include advanced life support, airway management, medication administration, and close collaboration with nurses, physicians, and receiving teams to ensure safe patient handoffs.