Paramedic - Critical Care

Priority Ondemand; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Ambulance in Knoxville, TN seeks a Critical Care Paramedic to provide high-level patient care during ground transport. You will coordinate care with the healthcare team, operate advanced equipment, and support continuous quality and safety in fast-paced EMS environments.

The role requires accredited paramedic training, state credentialing, and current ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications. A valid driver’s license and strong documentation skills are essential.

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 EMS system; CC experience preferred.
• TN Paramedic preferred or National Registry Paramedic with TN paramedic after orientation.
• ACLS - ACLS current by orientation.
• BLS - BLS current by orientation.
• PALS - PALS current by orientation.
• CCP-C - CCP/FP-C preferred or obtained within 18 months.
• Unrestricted Driver's License with clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care with the healthcare team.
• May drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to meet staffing needs.
• Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and IV fluids during inter-hospital transports.
• Operate and maintain proficiency with equipment including cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps.
• Assist EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and supplies.
• Based on assessment, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes.
• Implements patient-centered care principles.
• Collaborates with online medical control physicians for complex cases.
• Communicates patient clinical information clearly in verbal and written format.
• Documents relevant information in the patient’s medical record.
• Ensures complete documentation and compliant record-keeping.
• Complies with regulations and maintains safe ambulance operations.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Provides basic patient comfort during procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Math skills

Physical strength

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Paramedic program completion

Emergency vehicle driving course

Tennessee Paramedic credential preferred or NRP TN paramedic

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

CCP/FP-C certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Knoxville, TN 37912
Position Type: Priority Ambulance
Job Category: Paramedic / CC Paramedic / Critical Care Paramedic

Critical Care Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the Critical Care Paramedic will work to provide superior patient care in the ground transport environment.

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 in 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 & Requirements

• 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