Paramedic - Critical Care

Join our reputable team as a critical care paramedic and bring your expertise to the field! We have openings with our Event Medicine and Critical Care Ground Transport teams. Every shift offers the chance to work at the front line of critical care, making an impact on patients when they need it the most! Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Paramedic to join our emergency response team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in critical care and emergency medicine, demonstrating the ability to provide high-quality patient care in various settings, including urgent care and trauma centers. As a Paramedic, you will be responsible for assessing patients, administering treatments, and ensuring safe transport to medical facilities.

JOB SUMMARY

Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice within the defined Vanderbilt paramedic scope of practice. Responsible for triage care in the field.. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care in paramedic team, transport and handover.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Actively participates with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care. Transports patients via various modes of transportation while providing quality ALS and Critical Care management to all ages. Responds to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt sponsored or other contracted events. Utilizes the problem solving model to independent resolve patient problems and follow through with HCT to implement solutions. Identifies patient and unit problems and finds solutions to resolve problems and follows through to implement solutions. Effectively communicates patient handover to the health care team. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE

Candidates should have the following experience: Critical care experience, preferably in a Level I or Level II trauma center. 911 response experience. EMT experience with a focus on patient care and assessment. Experience driving large emergency vehicles. Proficiency in venipuncture, vital signs monitoring, and DME management. Experience with heavy lifting and driving under emergency conditions.

Job Types:

Full-time, PRN Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Family leave Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Pet insurance Vision insurance Wellness program

Work Location:

In person