Paramedic
Company: Vital Medical Transport
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
Description:Paramedics needed to provide advanced emergency and
non-emergency paramedical care. Will respond to emergency calls,
perform medical services and transport patients to medical
facilities and continue to give care as necessary during the
transport of the patient to the hospital. Paramedics may also give
medications orally and intravenously, interpret electrocardiograms
(EKGs) and use other monitors and complex equipment.
Must perform their duties in a calm, reassuring and efficient
manner. Maintaining composure in extremely stressful situations in
order to assess medical situations and perform emergency lifesaving
procedures according to the methods in which they've received
training is a necessity.
Must also be able to safely transfer a patient onto and lift and
carry a stretcher into the ambulance if needed.
**Must have a valid Tennessee Paramedic License**
**Employment is conditional upon and subject to completion of an
Employment Application, the completion of a favorable background
check, Motor Vehicle Report check, Drug Screen and approval thereof
by the Company, in its sole discretion. Please note that marijuana
is illegal in the state of Tennessee. A positive test will void any
offer of employment and will cause termination if tested at a later
date.**
Responsibilities:Functioning under the Emergency Medical Director
Paramedic duties include but are not limited to:
- Abide by the State of Tennessee Policies and Procedures
- Respond to non-emergent and emergency medical calls for
assistance.
- Assess a patient's condition and determine a course of
treatment. Provide treatment that coincides with the Vital Medical
Transport approved Standing Medical Orders and level of
training.
- Administer medications as outlined in the Vital Medical
Transport approved Standing Medical Orders
- Use backboards and restraints to keep patients still and safe
in an ambulance for transport.
- Help transfer patients to the emergency department of a
healthcare facility and report their observations and treatment to
the staff
- Create a patient care report. Fully document the medical care
given to the patient.
- Replace used supplies and check or clean equipment after each
and every use.
- Safely drive an ambulance.
- Transport patients between
facilities.Requirements:Skills/Education and Other Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- High School Diploma or GED
- State of Tennessee Licensure as a Paramedic
- Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
- Skills and experience with a high proficiency at the BLS level
of service
- Interpersonal skills including compassion, listening and
communicating
- Problem solving and organizational skills
- Current CPR CertificationPreferred:
- ACLS Certificate
- PHTLS Certificate
- ITLS Certificate
- National Registry CertificationConditions of Employment:
- Successful candidate must submit and pass a post offer,
pre-employment physical examination, drug test and criminal
background check
- May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella
screening
- Work within the Vital Medical Transport Compliance Program
- Maintain all certifications and licenses throughout
employmentWorking Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Work involves exposure to the elements, extreme temperatures,
dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and loud noises. Must be
able to work in all environments.
- Extensive physical activity, heavy lifting, pushing or pulling
objects over 100lbs. Must be able to repeatedly stand, bend, kneel,
walk and lift up to 100 pounds multiple times throughout a
shift.
- Exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations.
Must be able to evaluate situations, remain calm and take control
in all environments.
- Work with blood or blood-borne pathogens. Must maintain safety
protocols when working with patients.
Compensation details: 24-28 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Vital Medical Transport, Chattanooga , Paramedic, Healthcare , Chattanooga, Tennessee
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