Paramedic - FT

Rutherford-County-Government; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Life Insurance

HSA & FSA

TCRS Pension

EAP

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Uniforms Provided

Job summary

Rutherford County Government seeks a full-time Paramedic in Murfreesboro, TN to deliver advanced pre-hospital medical care and support community health efforts. Responsibilities include responding to 911 calls, patient assessment, and providing ALS during transport with rapid on-scene intervention using a variety of EMS equipment.

Required Tennessee-licensed Paramedic (EMT-P) with BLS/ACLS/PALS/PHTLS, RSI and Cricothyrotomy knowledge, and field ALS experience.

Qualifications

• Tennessee-licensed Paramedic (EMT-P) is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS certifications.
• Knowledge of Rapid Sequence Intubation and Cricothyrotomy.
• Experience with patient extrication and ALS in the field.
• Proficiency with EMS equipment and related devices.

Responsibilities

• Respond to 911 calls and perform patient assessment and charting.
• Provide advanced life support and transport patients safely to hospital.
• Operate and maintain assigned equipment and ensure unit readiness.
• Collaborate with team and communicate effectively on scene.

Skills

Paramedic License

EMT-P License

BLS ACLS PALS PHTLS

RSI & Cricothyrotomy

Extrication & ALS

Equipment Proficiency

Teamwork & Communication

Ambulance Driving

Job description

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

The Assignment

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.

• 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

Apply to contribute to purpose-driven Paramedic service in Murfreesboro, TN.

Your Total Rewards

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Competitive Salary
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS) Pension
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts
• Uniforms Provided

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.