Paramedic I: Fast-Paced EMS Care & Training

Covenant Health; Tazewell (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health EMS invites applications for a Paramedic in the East Tennessee region. This full‑time position supports pre-hospital and interfacility care with variable shifts and 80 hours per pay period.

The Paramedic performs triage, emergency care, and documentation while coordinating with EMS dispatchers, facilities, and the EMS Manager. Local travel is required and ongoing training is provided.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of EMS experience preferred.
• Must have and maintain a TN Paramedic license OR a valid, unrestricted license in any Compact Member State.
• ACLS and BLS required.
• Employee must have a valid driver’s license and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Renders necessary emergency care for acute illness or injury, including medical emergencies, traumatic injury, behavioral health emergencies, or other associated care of chronic comorbid conditions.
• Utilizes EMS telecommunications for coordination and information exchange with EMS dispatchers, medical facilities, online medical control, and other system users.
• Reports essential information concerning the patient and treatment to the medical personnel responsible for continuing care.
• Ensure Patient Care Reports (PCRs) and other documentation is complete and timely.
• Adhere to Covenant Health EMS dress code while on duty.
• Maintain vehicles and facilities daily and perform routine maintenance checks and restocking.
• Coordinate scheduling, equipment and supply maintenance, and daily operational support functions.
• Ensure daily narcotic logs and vehicle checks are completed.
• Support other Covenant EMS System programs and divisions as able.
• Stay up to date on regulatory training and ensure certifications are uploaded; develop training plans as needed.
• Complete all Covenant Health training and EMS in-service training and additional independent training for state CME requirements.

Skills

EMS experience

ACLS/BLS

Driver license

Job description

Covenant Health EMS invites applications for a Paramedic in the East Tennessee region. This full‑time position supports pre-hospital and interfacility care with variable shifts and 80 hours per pay period.

The Paramedic performs triage, emergency care, and documentation while coordinating with EMS dispatchers, facilities, and the EMS Manager. Local travel is required and ongoing training is provided.