Paramedic - FT

Fort Madison Community School District; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Fully Funded Pension with TennesseeCon

401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rutherford County Government Ambulance Service in Tennessee is seeking a full-time Paramedic to deliver advanced pre-hospital medical care across the county. You will respond to 911 calls, assess patients, provide ALS, transport to hospital, and maintain EMS equipment and readiness.

Strong teamwork, communication, and decision-making are essential as you operate a range of life-support devices. Benefits include comprehensive health and retirement options, vacation and holiday pay, and employee

Qualifications

• Tennessee-licensed Paramedic (EMT-P) required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS certifications.
• Knowledge of rapid sequence intubation and cricothyrotomy.
• Field ALS and patient extrication experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain EMS equipment.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 911 calls and provide rapid medical assessment and care.
• Document patient care using charts and records.
• Perform advanced life support and transport patients to hospitals.
• Maintain unit readiness and ensure equipment is clean, stocked, and functional.
• Collaborate with team and communicate effectively under pressure.

Skills

Paramedic EMT-P

BLS

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

RSI/Cricothyrotomy

Field ALS/Extrication

Ambulance driving

Teamwork & communication

Tools

Lucas Device

Hamilton Ventilators

Video Laryngoscopes

Stryker Auto-Load Stretchers

Sapphire IV Pumps

Lifepak 35 Cardiac Monitors

Job description

Annual Salary: $63,913 - $68,590

As a full-time Paramedic, you make a difference by delivering advanced pre-hospital Medical care that supports our mission and community impact across Rutherford County. This Government Ambulance Service role exists to provide rapid, skilled intervention from scene to hospital.

Key responsibilities include responding to 911 calls, performing patient assessment and charting, providing advanced life support (including extrication and life-rescue care), transporting patients safely, maintaining unit readiness, and operating/maintaining assigned equipment.

Required qualifications/skills:

• Tennessee-licensed Paramedic (EMT-P)
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS
• Knowledge of Rapid Sequence Intubation and Cricothyrotomy
• Experience with patient extrication and ALS in the field
• Skilled with Lucas Device, Hamilton Ventilators, Video Laryngoscopes, Stryker Auto-Load Stretchers, Sapphire IV Pumps, Lifepak 35 Cardiac Monitors
• Strong teamwork, communication, critical decision-making, and ambulance driving

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program
• Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
• 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• Holiday Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Our Commitment

• To promote and increase efficiency and responsiveness for the residents of Rutherford County.
• To provide fair and equal opportunity to all qualified applicants who apply for employment with Rutherford County based only on demonstrated merit and fitness as ascertained through fair and practical methods of selection.
• To develop a program of recruitment and advancement that presents Rutherford County in a professional manner in terms of career interest and encouragement.
• To establish and promote high morale among employees by providing professional working relationships, a uniform personnel policy, opportunity for advancement, and consideration for the employee's needs and desires.
• To adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in working with our citizens, vendors, and employees.