Critical Care Paramedic

Details Department: Emergency Medical Services Schedule: Full Time Hospital: Saint Thomas Emergency Medical Services Location: 460 Metroplex Dr.
Nashville Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community *Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.
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Responsibilities Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients.
Responsibilities: Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols.
Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
Provide population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
Inspect, maintain, and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.
Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Licensed Paramedic specializing in Critical Care credentialed from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Additional Preferences No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team Ascension Saint Thomas in Tennessee is one of the largest healthcare providers in the state.
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