Paramedic Part-Time, Campus Response Team

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide critical care and transport services. This role involves responding to emergencies, managing patient care, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates must have a valid EMT-P license and relevant experience. Join a team dedicated to excellence in patient care and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year relevant experience required.
• Tennessee Driver's License and Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic licensure needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and transport patients with ALS and Critical Care management.
• Respond to emergency requests and communicate patient handovers effectively.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Ventilator Management

Medication Management

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals committed to changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health fosters an environment where everyone can thrive and where your uniqueness is celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through leading programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: LifeFlight Tiered Response

Job Summary:

Independently utilize assessment skills to activate patient care protocols within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice, aligned with Vanderbilt paramedic guidelines. Responsible for triage care both in the field and the Emergency Department. Ensure effective communication for safe, quality patient care within the paramedic team, during transport, and at handovers.

The LifeFlight Campus Response Team responds to campus emergencies and provides care to outpatients, inpatients, guests, and employees around Vanderbilt Campus.

Shifts: Monday - Friday, 2x12 hour shifts, 6:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate actively with healthcare team members to provide direct patient care.
2. Transport patients via various modes, providing ALS and Critical Care management for all ages.
3. Respond to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt-sponsored, or other contracted events.
4. Use problem-solving skills to independently resolve patient issues and collaborate with HCT for solutions.
5. Identify and resolve patient and unit problems, following through to implementation.
6. Communicate patient handovers effectively to the healthcare team.
7. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Technical Capabilities:

• Ventilator Management (Novice): Demonstrates fundamental proficiency in ventilator management under supervision.
• Critical Thinking (Novice): Applies clear, accurate, and evidence-based reasoning to tasks.
• Airway Establishing (Novice): Demonstrates basic skills in airway management with supervision.
• Medication Management (Novice): Conducts systematic assessments of medication adherence, history, and potential issues.
• Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Demonstrates basic proficiency in patient assessment and stabilization under supervision.

Allied health professionals are among the fastest-growing healthcare occupations, providing supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services to promote health and prevent disease across various settings.

VUMC's reputation for excellence attracts patients from throughout the Mid-South, thanks to leadership in medical science and compassionate care.

Core Accountabilities:

• Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks with significant impact.
• Problem Solving: Analyzes data to resolve issues with little precedent.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies advanced knowledge and develops skills in other areas.
• Team Interaction: Acts as a team lead by providing expertise and guidance.

Core Capabilities:

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops self and others, builds relationships, communicates effectively.
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves others with compassion, solves complex problems, offers support.
• Ensuring High Quality: Engages in quality improvement, maintains safety and regulatory standards.
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates accountability, manages resources, makes data-driven decisions.
• Fostering Innovation: Generates ideas, applies technology, embraces change.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities: As specified in the job duties above.

Certifications: Tennessee Driver's License, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic licensure, and others as required.

Work Experience: Relevant experience, minimum 1 year.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.