Paramedic PRN I

Baptist; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a Paramedic to provide initial emergency measures and continuum of care across neonatal to geriatric patients within the Paramedic level of training. The role includes pre-hospital care per state guidelines and hospital tasks under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee.

Additional duties may include completing EMS forms, maintaining ambulances and equipment, and

Qualifications

• Must hold Paramedic certification and state license.
• BLS, ACLS, and other required certifications.
• PALS or PEEP within one year of hire; NALS and PHTLS preferred.

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.

Skills

Paramedic

Patient care

EMS awareness

Education

Paramedic certification

Tools

EVOC/EMD course

Job description

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