Emergency Paramedic - Acute Care & Rapid Response

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Powell (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Paramedic for ambulance-based patient care across age groups, focusing on emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate with RNs and the healthcare team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in fast-paced settings.

The role requires state licensure/certification and 0–1 years EMT-P experience, with preferred 1–2 years in acute care settings. ACLS and PALS certifications are expected.

Qualifications

• Paramedic Science program graduate with active state licensure/certification.
• 0–1 year EMT-P experience required.
• 1–2 years acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care per standards and policies.
• Coordinate with RNs and interdisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.
• Assess patient status and communicate changes promptly to the RN.
• Document care accurately and timely in the EMR.
• Maintain professional communication with patients, families and team.
• Safely administer medications per five rights and verify via EMR scanning.
• Respond rapidly in emergencies using ALS interventions as needed.
• Operate and maintain medical equipment and supplies for patient care.

Skills

Emergency procedures

Critical thinking

Communication

EMR documentation

Education

Paramedic Science program graduate

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Paramedic for ambulance-based patient care across age groups, focusing on emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions. You will collaborate with RNs and the healthcare team to deliver compassionate, high-quality care in fast-paced settings.

The role requires state licensure/certification and 0–1 years EMT-P experience, with preferred 1–2 years in acute care settings. ACLS and PALS certifications are expected.