Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Memorial is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.

You will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, administer life-saving interventions, and operate ambulances safely while documenting care and communicating clearly with patients, families, and teammates to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic Science.
• EMT Paramedic: TN upon hire.
• Driver's License: TN upon hire.
• CPR (BLS) within 14 days.
• ACLS within 14 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under department protocols.
• Document all patient care in the approved Patient Care Report program.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed by end of shift.
• Maintain equipment readiness and fully stocked ambulance.
• Report deficiencies to a supervisor and restock as needed.
• Attend required education deemed necessary by leadership.

Skills

Critical thinking

Compassionate communication

Scene assessment

Education

Paramedic Science credential

TN EMT-Paramedic certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Paramedic, you will provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.

Every day you will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life-saving interventions, while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care.

To be successful, you will demonstrate expert clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

• The Paramedic will provide emergency medical treatment and transport to the sick and injured under his care in accordance with all applicable laws and department protocols and procedures.
• The Paramedic will document all patient care performed in the approved Patient Care Report program, using the required format.
• The Paramedic will ensure that all required paperwork is completed and turned in by the end of shift.
• The Paramedic will ensure that his/her equipment is in a state of readiness and cleanliness at the beginning of each shift and their ambulance is fully stocked in accordance with departmental procedures.
• The Paramedic will report any deficiencies and/or mechanical issues with their supplies, equipment, or vehicle to a supervisor in a timely fashion. They will restock the unit as necessary.
• The Paramedic will attend any required education that is deemed necessary by the Director or the Medical Director.

Job Requirements

Required

• Other Graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic Science, upon hire and
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: TN, upon hire and
• Driver's License: TN, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 14 - days and

Preferred

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course and
• Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 14 - days and
• Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, upon hire and
• Pediatric Education for Pre-Hospital Professionals, upon hire and
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support, upon hire

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.