Critical Care Paramedic — Ground Transport Pro

Priority Ondemand; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Ondemand in Old Hickory, TN seeks a dedicated Critical Care Paramedic to provide advanced patient care during ground transport. You will work with a team to follow critical care protocols and to coordinate care with online medical control for complex patients.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited paramedic program, TN paramedic preferred (or NRP with TN orientation), ACLS/BLS/PALS current, and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation.
• 3-5 years' Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system. Prefer Critical Care experience.
• Tennessee Paramedic preferred, or National Registry Paramedic w/ TN Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support current by completion of orientation.
• BLS - Basic Life Support current by completion of orientation.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support current by completion of orientation.
• CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C).
• Unrestricted Driver's License with clean driving history, and must maintain a good driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Basic math skills

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team.
• May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs.
• Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports.
• Operate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps.
• Assists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance.
• Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes.
• Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport.
• Communicates patients' clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.
• Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients' medical record.
• Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families.
• Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical decision making

Documentation

Education

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

TN Paramedic Certification

National Registry Paramedic

Tools

Cardiac Monitors

Ventilators

IV Pumps

Defibrillator

Job description

Priority Ondemand in Old Hickory, TN seeks a dedicated Critical Care Paramedic to provide advanced patient care during ground transport. You will work with a team to follow critical care protocols and to coordinate care with online medical control for complex patients.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited paramedic program, TN paramedic preferred (or NRP with TN orientation), ACLS/BLS/PALS current, and a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.