CRITICAL CARE PARAMEDIC (FT 12 HOUR ROTATING EVERY OTHER WEEKEND)
Williamson Health
- Nashville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
o Medical, Dental, Vision
o PTO
o Retirement Matching
o Tuition reimbursement
o Discount programs
o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)
o Identity Theft Protection
o Legal AidWilliamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.Position Summary:
The role of the EMS Critical Care Paramedic is to provide expert pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for the sick and injured at the advanced practice level. The CCPM will model a safety-first culture, focused on delivering best-in-class patient care and customer service as determined by the policies, procedures, and standards of performance of Williamson Medical Center, in accordance with State regulations and accepted standards of care. In addition, the CCPM must be able to serve as an operational and clinical team leader on any emergency medical incident.Position Requirements:
Formal Education / Training:
Paramedic diploma or degree obtained from a college or university.
Tennessee Licensed Critical Care Paramedic
BLS certification at time of employment
ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of employment
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within six months of employment
Associates Degree Preferred
Valid driver's license in the state of residency; must be insurable (must be 21 years of age with a clean driving record)Workplace Experience:
Minimum of two years emergency pre-hospital experience preferred.Equipment and Skills Training:
Employees will participate in orientation and on-going education and in-service training for all types of learning; to include adult learning, clinical care, critical thinking, customer service, leadership, management, research, and resources used to effectively and efficiently accomplish each in the EMS environment. Employees are required to complete annual education and in-service training for all types of medical, trauma and behavioral emergencies and equipment used in all assessment, treatment and transportation of patients.Physical Environment:
Potentially high-risk environment. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, disaster and mass casualty incidents. Patients may present with any of an unlimited number of diseases, illness, injuries, personalities and emotional states. Environment includes operations of, and performing work functions within emergency vehicles, including ambulances. Prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may also be encountered.Physical Effort:
Must be able to utilize devices for patient movement, including all functions of ambulance stretcher, with 250-pound weight, with partner. Must be able to walk, crawl, stand, sit, climb, stoop, run and kneel to access patients. Must be able to carry patients and equipment over varying distances, terrain and up or down stairs. Must be able to carry the EKG monitor and jump bag unassisted.Key Results:
Uniform and Appearance
Policy and Procedures
Education
Safety
Daily Duties
Patient Care
Scene Management
API and EPRO
ESO and Paperwork
Attendance
Vehicle Operations
Advance Practice Procedures/Equipment