Paramedic PRN I

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a Paramedic to provide initial emergency measures and continuum of care across neonatal to geriatric patients. Duties include pre-hospital EMS at the paramedic level and hospital-based care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, credentialed by the Medical Executive Professional Committee.

The role requires maintaining licenses and certifications, including BLS/ACLS within specified timelines, and participation in

Qualifications

• Current driver's license with acceptable driving record per Ambulance Service Fleet Safety Policies.
• EVOC or EMD course as required by operating state.
• Class F designation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a Paramedic for Ambulance Service and for the Emergency Department.
• Completes forms for Ambulance Service per EMS/hospital policies & procedures.
• Maintains ambulances and equipment.
• Participates in EMS Performance Improvement Process.
• Performs patient-focused care.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Driver's license

EVOC/EMD

Driving record

Job description

Job Summary

Provides initial emergency measures and continuum of care on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the level of training as a Paramedic. Performs in the pre-hospital environment to the Paramedic level of training established by state guidelines. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs as a Paramedic for Ambulance Service and for the Emergency Department
• Completes forms for Ambulance Service in accordance with EMS/hospital policies & procedures.
• Maintains ambulances and equipment.
• Participates in EMS Performance Improvement Process.
• Performs patient-focused care.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Special Skills

• A current driver's license with acceptable driving record as per Ambulance Service Fleet Safety Policies including completion of EVOC or EMD course as required by operating state. (Class F)

Licensure

• Certified in Mississippi, Licensed in Tennessee PALS or PEEP within one year of hire date. NALS and PHTLS preferred.

Minimum Required

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ACLS;PARAMED