PARAMEDIC

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health in Knoxville, seeks a Paramedic for the Emergency Room on a full-time night shift (72 hours per pay period). The role provides patient care under RN/physician direction, with attention to monitoring, timely interventions, and adherence to safety and infection control standards.

Minimum qualifications include Tennessee paramedic licensure, CPR, and at least one year of EMT-P experience.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain paramedic licensure with the State of Tennessee. CPR required.
• One (1) year of continuous experience as an EMT-P.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care as assigned under the direction of an RN or physician.
• Performs ongoing patient observations per patient acuity and reports changes to RN.
• Follows plan of care and medical orders in collaboration with RN.
• Demonstrates infection control practices and safety standards.
• Participates in unit quality assurance activities and assists in orienting new staff.

Job description

Overview

Paramedic, Emergency Room

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

Position Summary:

Provide patient care as assigned, under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or a physician.

Responsibilities

• Practices in compliance with regulatory standards and adheres to hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties.
• Performs ongoing patient observations per patient acuity.
• Recognizes, responds and reports changes in patient condition to RN.
• Recognizes need for interventions and implements appropriate processes to meet patients age specific needs while under the direction of an RN
• Performs, prioritizes and documents patient care tasks with education and competency documented. Refer to Covenant Health Delegation Grid.
• Accurately follows the plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of RN.
• Facilitates timely physician evaluation and intervention.
• Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities as requested.
• Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.
• Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines.
• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience:

One (1) year of continuous experience as an EMT-P.

Licensure Requirements:

Must have and maintain paramedic licensure with the State of Tennessee. CPR required.