Paramedic - Critical Care

Puckett EMS; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Puckett EMS is hiring a Paramedic in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves providing professional patient care and coordinating with healthcare teams, requiring a high school diploma and credentials in paramedic training.

Candidates must demonstrate clinical competence, effective communication, and have a valid driver's license. A minimum of 3-5 years of EMS experience is preferred, with certifications in ACLS, BLS, and PALS.

The position is critical to maintaining safety and high-quality care within the EMS system.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma and accredited paramedic program completion.
• 3-5 years' EMS experience, preferably in a high-acuity environment.
• Tennessee Paramedic preferred or National Registry Paramedic.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional patient care in conjunction with healthcare team.
• Drive the ambulance when necessary; administers pharmacologic agents.
• Documents clinical information accurately in patient records.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Clinical competence

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of accredited paramedic program

Completion of emergency vehicle driving course

Tools

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BLS - Basic Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chattanooga, TN 37407

Position Type: Puckett EMS

Job Category: Paramedic / CC Paramedic

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team
• May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs
• Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports
• Operate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps
• Assists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance
• Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes
• Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care
• Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport
• Communicates patients' clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format
• Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients' medical record
• Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
• Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families
• Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• Completion of an accredited paramedic program
• Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation
• 3-5 years' Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system. Prefer Critical Care experience.
• Tennessee Paramedic preferred, or National Registry Paramedic w/ TN Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientation
• BLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation
• CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C)
• Unrestricted Driver's License with clean driving history, and must maintain a good driving record
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet
• Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
• Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
• Basic math skills