Paramedic

Priority Ondemand

Whitwell (TN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Puckett EMS is seeking a Paramedic Level I to deliver high-quality EMS care in both emergency and non-emergency settings in Whitwell, TN. Must hold GA or TN Paramedic license, BLS, ACLS, and complete required certifications, with a six-month probation period.

Job duties include responding to calls, providing treatment per protocols, maintaining equipment, and completing reports while adhering to state EMS rules and company policies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
State Paramedic license for GA or TN.
Current BLS, ACLS; PHTLS and PALS within 6 months of hire.
EVOC and a valid driver’s license in residency state.

Responsibilities

Wage care for patients per policy and protocols.
Respond to EMS calls from dispatch and provide treatment.
Ensure ambulance/equipment are clean and in service daily.
Prepare PCRs, billing, and incident reports.
Maintain compliance with state EMS regulations and company SOPs.
Attend mandatory trainings and keep licenses current.
Maintain readiness and professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Emergency patient care

On-site EMS operations

Multi-tasking in emergencies

Medical terminology literacy

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paramedic License (GA/TN)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PHTLS Certification (within 6 months)

PALS Certification (within 6 months)

EVOC Certification

Driver’s License (GA/TN)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Whitwell, TN 37397

Position Type: Puckett EMS

Job Category: Paramedic / CC Paramedic

Wage may vary based on shift type. (12 hour and 24 hour shifts available)

Summary

Provides patient care in both the emergency and non-emergency environment. Ensures compliance with all State of Tennessee and/or Georgia EMS rules and regulations. Checks and maintains all ambulance equipment and vehicle to insure it is clean and in proper working condition. Maintains all company required licenses and certifications for a Level I Paramedic position. Must hold a State of Georgia or Tennessee Driver’s License (state of residency). Must attend mandatory training in addition to all Level I Paramedic required courses. Follow all company policies and procedures including company medical director approved protocols and standing orders. Employees hired into this position are subject to a six month introductory probationary period.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Respond to all calls for service dispatched from the Puckett EMS communications center as directed.
Provide care and treatment to patients according to company policy and the company medical director protocols.
Ensures ambulance and all equipment is cleaned and checked daily. Any deficiencies should be reported immediately to the shift supervisor or Director of Operations.
Prepares and completes appropriate reports including Patient Care Reports (PCR), billing, exposure reports, incident reports, daily, weekly and monthly unit check offs.
Ensures unit and crewmembers adhere to Puckett EMS policies, procedures, guidelines, directives and standards. Reports any deficiencies to the shift supervisor or Director of Operations.
Ensures vehicle placed in-service comply with required laws, rules license, and regulations as outlined by the State of Georgia and/or Tennessee other authorized agencies.
Prompt and regular attendance at work and mandatory meetings.
Maintain a state of readiness and professionalism while on-duty.
Maintain a professional appearance and conduct while in company uniform either on or off duty.
Self motivated and requires little supervision and direction.
Performs other such duties as may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Knowledge of methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
Knowledge of company medical director approved protocols and standing orders.
Ability to read and interpret local maps.
Demonstrated skills in the successful completion of multiple, simultaneous and rapidly emergent tasks.
Demonstrated ability to read and understand medical terminology.
Demonstrated ability to write reports, and correspondence.
Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions regarding patient care, Puckett EMS operations and other customer service issues.
Demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer systems including PCR reporting, email and MDT applications.
Demonstrated ability to represent Puckett EMS and other team members as an EMS professional.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, stand, or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 180 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds with assistance from others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

Due to the nature of EMS Care working conditions, employees may be exposed to inclement weather, potential hazardous conditions, psychological stressors, diseases and other illnesses. Frequent interruptions, work pressure, difficult personalities and irregularities in work schedule are expected. Employee is subject to continually changing deadlines, while performing the duties of this job. The employee will be occasionally required to attend meetings, some of which may take place outside of regular working hours. The employee will occasionally go for periods of time without sleep, food, or breaks as determined by call load.

DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees, assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.

Qualifications – Minimum Paramedic Level I Qualifications