Paramedic

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Basic Life insurance

Pension

Paid Family Leave

Longevity bonus

Work Life/Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks a Paramedic for the Nashville Fire Department to provide advanced emergency medical care en route to facilities. The role includes patient assessment, rapid decision-making, and proper transport procedures, with emphasis on safety and adherence to EMS protocols.

The position requires a Tennessee Paramedic License, NFPA Medical Standards compliance, and a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Must hold State of Tennessee Paramedic License.
• Must meet NFPA Medical Standards.
• Must be twenty one (21) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incidents requiring emergency medical care.
• Determines the nature and extent of the injury or illness.
• Establishes priority for required emergency care per state regulations.
• Renders advanced emergency care.
• Lifts and moves patients for treatment and transportation.
• Operates emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
• Records patient information.
• Establishes radio communications with hospital staff.
• Drives ambulance as needed.
• Maintains inventory of medical equipment and supplies.
• Ensures equipment is working properly.
• Keeps vehicle clean and in good condition.
• Participates in ongoing training to improve knowledge and skills.

Skills

EMS regulations

Emergency care

Advanced medical procedures

Ambulance equipment operation

Emergency communications

Decision making under pressure

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tennessee Paramedic License

NFPA Medical Standards

Job description

Position Description

This position is located with the Nashville Fire Department (NFD) and provides efficient and specialized emergency medical care to the sick, injured, and/or critically ill when required, and during transportation to medical facilities. Performs related duties as required.

• If you have applied for the Paramedic position within the last 2 years, you DO NOT need to reapply.***

Typical Duties

• Responds to incidents requiring emergency medical care.
• Determines the nature and extent of the injury or illness.
• Establishes priority for required emergency care as outlined in state regulations.
• Renders advanced emergency care.
• Lifts and moves patients as necessary for treatment and transportation to medical facilities.
• Operates emergency medical apparatus and equipment.
• Records patient information.
• Establishes radio communications with hospital emergency department personnel or on-line medical control
• Drives ambulance as needed.
• Maintains inventory of medical equipment and supplies.
• Ensures equipment is working properly.
• Keeps vehicle clean and in efficient operating condition.
• Participates in on-going training to improve knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent and a State of Tennessee Paramedic License. Must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Medical Standards. Must be twenty one (21) years of age.

Licenses Required

Valid Driver License

Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Paramedic

Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BLTS) or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) (within the first six (6) months of employment).

FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Department of Health, EMS Division
• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency medical care
• Thorough knowledge of advanced medical procedures and specialized ambulance equipment
• Thorough knowledge of emergency medical treatment techniques
• Knowledge of local streets, and hospital locations
• Knowledge of emergency communications codes and procedures
• Skill in driving an emergency vehicle
• Ability to operate all emergency medical and related equipment
• Ability to diagnose injuries and apply proper medical treatment
• Ability to serve in a lead/senior capacity over work activities
• Ability to make quick accurate decisions concerning human life
• Ability to perform demanding physical tasks involved in providing emergency medical care
• Ability to use emergency medical and rescue equipment; including two-way radios

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Core Benefits

• Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium
• Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage
• Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium
• Pension*: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees
• Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days)
• Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years
• Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free
• Other**: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro

Paid leave

• Vacation: 20 vacation days a year
• Holidays: 12 holidays per year (Courts may be different)
• Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year
• Personal leave: 3 days per year
• Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave

* Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service; Civilian Pension - Age 60 with 25 years service

See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr

Question 01: Are you at least twenty one (21) years of age?

• Yes
• No

Question 02: Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?

• Yes
• No

Question 03: Do you have a valid Driver License?

• Yes
• No

Question 04: Are you currently licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Paramedic?

• Yes
• No

Question 05: If you answered "No" to the question above and you are certified in another state, have you applied for reciprocity with the State of Tennessee?

• Yes
• No

Question 06: What date did you apply for reciprocity and what is the status of your application? Type N/A if not applicable.

• Yes
• No

Question 07: Do you have a certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support?

• Yes
• No

Question 08: Do you have a certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BLTS) or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)?

• Yes
• No

Question 09: Are you available to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

Question 10: I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certification and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete application or missing documents may result in disqualification.

• Yes
• Required Question