Critical Care Paramedic

Ascension Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system known for its compassionate, personalized care. This role offers the opportunity to provide critical support in emergency medical services, working alongside a dedicated team to stabilize patients and ensure their safety. With a commitment to community service and a rich history of healthcare excellence, this position not only enhances your career but also allows you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values every associate's role in delivering high-quality care.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Paramedic with required certifications.
• 2 years of experience or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Provide life support treatment and evaluation of patients.
• Stabilize ill or injured patients in collaboration with medical staff.
• Educate patients and families about illnesses and interventions.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Critical Care Paramedic

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Emergency Medical Services

+ Schedule: PRN

+ Hospital: Saint Thomas Emergency Medical Services

+ Location: 460 Metroplex Dr. Nashville TN

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

• Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients.
• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
• Provide population-specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
• Inspect, maintain, and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.

**Requirements**

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Paramedic specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non-profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics, and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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**E-Verify Statement**

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