Paramedic - Critical Care

Description

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

• 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
• Operates and maintains proficiency with all equipment to 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

• 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 with TN Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support current by completion of orientation
• BLS – Basic Life Support current by completion of orientation
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support 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