ED Paramedic: Fast-Paced ALS Care & Flexible Shifts

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites experienced paramedics to join Vanderbilt Health's Emergency Services. Independently assesses patients, activates care protocols, and delivers ALS and critical care in the field and in the Emergency Department.

You will communicate handovers effectively, respond to events, and work as part of a diverse healthcare team. The role requires licensure and readiness to operate within Tennessee scope of practice, with varied shifts and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• LIC- Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic licensure is required/needed.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Actively participates with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
• Transports patients via various modes of transportation while providing ALS and Critical Care management.
• Responds to emergency requests within Vanderbilt sponsored or other contracted events.
• Utilizes the problem-solving model to independently resolve patient problems and implement solutions.
• Effectively communicates patient handover to the health care team.

Skills

Airway management

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Procedures knowledge

Medication management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center invites experienced paramedics to join Vanderbilt Health's Emergency Services. Independently assesses patients, activates care protocols, and delivers ALS and critical care in the field and in the Emergency Department.

You will communicate handovers effectively, respond to events, and work as part of a diverse healthcare team. The role requires licensure and readiness to operate within Tennessee scope of practice, with varied shifts and opportunities for