Paramedic - IFT

900 Emory Healthcare; Tennessee; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

900 Emory Healthcare in Tennessee is seeking a Paramedic responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. The role includes treating and transporting the sick or injured while adhering to the organization’s mission and quality commitment.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, a Paramedic vocational training program completion, and relevant certifications. This position requires physical ability and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience as a Paramedic.
• Current Georgia Paramedic certification and valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Current AHA/ARC BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency treatment in pre-hospital settings.
• Treat and transport sick or injured individuals.

Skills

Physical ability to perform job

Effective communication

Ability to establish working relationships

Ability to perform under stress

Independent judgment

Education

High School graduate or GED equivalent

Completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Patient care equipment

Personal protective equipment

Job description

Work Shift: Primarily responsible for providing professional emergency treatment in the pre-hospital setting. Primarily treats and transports the sick or injured. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Houston Healthcare.

Qualifications

• A. Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent. Completion of a vocational training program as a Paramedic.
• B. Experience: Six (6) months experience.
• C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: Current Georgia Paramedic certification. Valid Georgia driver’s license. Current AHA/ARC BLS certification. Current AHA ACLS/ARC ALS certification. AHA/ARC PALS certification or within 9 months of hire. CPT training within 9 months of hire. FAST-ED stroke scale or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Have the physical ability to perform the job as determined by a physical agility performance evaluation. Have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing in English and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, volunteers and management. Be able to effectively perform prolonged work under adverse emergency conditions involving physical and mental stress. Be able to think clearly and use independent judgment in routine and non-routine situations, which may occur. Be able to utilize diagnostic equipment as well as patient care equipment. Be able to utilize personal protective equipment such as gloves, gown, mask, etc.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at [e-mail].