Paramedic - Critical Care

About the role

Critical Care Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients. Working together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the Critical Care Paramedic will provide superior patient care in the ground transport environment.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence‑based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team.
• May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs.
• Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter‑hospital transports.
• Operates and maintains proficiency with all equipment, including cardiac monitors, ventilators, high‑flow, and IV pumps.
• Assists the EMT/Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance.
• Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio‑physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes.
• Incorporates the principles of patient‑centered care.
• Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport.
• Communicates patients' clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format.
• Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients' medical record.
• Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care.
• Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Ensures safe operations during ambulance‑related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator.
• Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families.
• Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CCP‑C (Critical Care Paramedic) certification – required.
• High school diploma required.
• Completion of an accredited paramedic program.
• Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Paramedic in a high‑acuity, high‑volume EMS system; critical‑care experience preferred.
• Tennessee Paramedic certification preferred, or National Registry Paramedic with Tennessee Paramedic obtained by completion of orientation.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation.
• Unrestricted driver’s license with clean driving history and good driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 lb equally distributed and 250 lb with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet.
• Demonstrated high level of clinical competence.
• Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.
• Basic math skills.