Paramedic: Field EMS & Ambulance Response

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 61,211 - 74,813; Full time

Job summary

The City of Memphis is seeking a Paramedic to work under supervision of a fire station Lieutenant and an on‑duty EMS Lieutenant. You will interact with patients and bystanders, gather medical information, and administer care using established protocols.

Responsibilities include determining transport needs, communicating with hospital personnel, loading patients, and maintaining ambulance readiness. Must be licensed as a Paramedic in Tennessee and meet all credential requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold Paramedic National Registry Certification and maintain Tennessee licensure.
• Must be record-free of felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Question patient or bystanders for medical history.
• Check pulse and respiration.
• Administer medical treatment based on patient condition.
• Determine transport method per orders and protocols.
• Communicate with hospital personnel about patient status.
• Load and unload patients into and from ambulance.
• Drive emergency ambulance safely and transports patients.
• Assist hospital personnel during emergency situations.
• Listen for alarms and radio messages from alarm office.
• Cleans and inspects ambulance equipment.

Skills

Patient communication

Medical assessment

Protocol adherence

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paramedic National Registry Certification

Tennessee Driver's License (Class D) Endorsement F

Job description

The City of Memphis is seeking a Paramedic to work under supervision of a fire station Lieutenant and an on‑duty EMS Lieutenant. You will interact with patients and bystanders, gather medical information, and administer care using established protocols.

Responsibilities include determining transport needs, communicating with hospital personnel, loading patients, and maintaining ambulance readiness. Must be licensed as a Paramedic in Tennessee and meet all credential requirements.