Paramedic

Baptist; Covington (TN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Paramedic to provide initial emergency care and continuum of care across patient populations, from neonatal to geriatric, within the hospital and pre-hospital settings under state guidelines.

The role requires active EMS involvement, documentation, equipment maintenance, and participation in quality improvement initiatives, with credentialing as a hospital-affiliated Paramedic.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license with acceptable driving record per EMS policies.
• EVOC or EMD course as required by operating state.
• Paramedic certification and advanced life support credentials as listed.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a Paramedic for Ambulance Service and for the Emergency Department.
• Completes forms for Ambulance Service in accordance with EMS/hospital policies & procedures.
• Maintains ambulances and equipment.
• Participates in EMS Performance Improvement Process.
• Performs patient-focused care.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Driver's license with clean record

EVOC/EMD training

Education

Paramedic certification

ACLS

BLS within 14 days of hire

Job description

Job Summary

Provides initial emergency measures and continuum of care on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the level of training as a Paramedic. Performs in the pre-hospital environment to the Paramedic level of training established by state guidelines. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a Paramedic for Ambulance Service and for the Emergency Department
• Completes forms for Ambulance Service in accordance with EMS/hospital policies & procedures.
• Maintains ambulances and equipment.
• Participates in EMS Performance Improvement Process.
• Performs patient-focused care.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Special Skills

• A current driver’s license with acceptable driving record as per Ambulance Service Fleet Safety Policies including completion of EVOC or EMD course as required by operating state. (Class F)

Licensure

• Certified in Mississippi, Licensed in Tennessee PALS or PEEP within one year of hire date. NALS and PHTLS preferred.

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ACLS;PARAMED