LifeFlight Ground AEMT PRN - Nashville

Job Summary

Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within his/her full scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and LifeFlight's scope of practice. Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Safely transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety, policy and procedure and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care with team, transport and handover.

Department Summary

LifeFlight Ground EMS started with a single ambulance in the fall of 2011, and after several expansions now includes a fleet of 21 Advance Life Support (ALS) equipped ground ambulances operating from five locations in the Middle Tennessee areas: Nashville, Wilson County (Lebanon), Coffee County (Tullahoma), Montgomery County (Clarksville) and, Bedford County (adjacent to Vanderbilt Bedford). These ambulances predominantly focus on interfacility transfers and discharges from Vanderbilt affiliated medical facilities, with the ability to also support non-Vanderbilt facilities.

Shifts

Variable (12) hour shifts to include some night, weekend and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Complete documentation of transports/patient care performed using Vanderbilt and Unit specific compliance policy.
• Safely transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety policy and accreditation standards.
• Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards.
• Communicate/collaborates effectively to meet patient and team needs.

Technical Capabilities

• Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice)
• Drug Interactions (Novice)
• Emergency Management (Novice)
• Critical Thinking (Novice)

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Certifications, Relevant Work Experience, Experience Level, Education