Priority Ambulance - Critical Care Paramedic

Puckett Emergency Medical Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in emergency medical services seeks a Critical Care Paramedic for the Knoxville area. The selected candidate will provide high-level patient care, collaborate with healthcare teams, and ensure adherence to government and accreditation standards during ground transports. Candidates with prior experience in critical care and multiple EMS certifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity EMS system.
• Tennessee Paramedic or National Registry Paramedic preferred.
• Unrestricted Driver's License with a clean driving history.

Responsibilities

• Provides evidence-based professional patient care.
• Administers pharmacologic agents during transports.
• Documents pertinent information in the patient's medical record.

Skills

Clinical competence

Effective interpersonal skills

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of an accredited paramedic program

Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

CCP-C certification preferred

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Critical Care Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the Critical Care Paramedic will work to provide superior patient care in the ground transport environment.

Responsibilities:

•In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team
•May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs
•Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports
•Operate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to in include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps
•Assists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance
•Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes
•Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care
•Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport
•Communicates patients clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format
•Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients medical record
•Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care
•Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
•Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator
•Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families
•Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures
•Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Requirements:

•High School Diploma required
•Completion of an accredited paramedic program
•Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation
•3-5 years' Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system. Prefer Critical Care experience.
•Tennessee Paramedic preferred, or National Registry Paramedic w/ TN Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.
•ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientation
•BLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation
•PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation
•CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C)
•Unrestricted Driver's License with clean driving history, and must maintain a good driving record
•Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet
•Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
•Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication
•Basic math skills