PARAMEDIC III - EMS

Responsibilities

• Works hand-in-hand with a virtual RN to manage the care of patients in their homes as part of the Hospital-at-Home program.
• Communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary team, including other MIH team members, management, and outside agencies.
• Collaborates seamlessly with the network of partners that make this possible including patients, their families, public safety agencies, training institutions, hospital personnel, and others as needed.
• Ensures Patient Care Reports (PCRs) and other documentation is complete and timely, as per company policy.
• Manages all aspects of CP/MIH vehicles and clinical equipment.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles and facilities daily.
• Manages supply inventory and ensures the team has adequate supplies on-hand to successfully conduct operations.
• Schedules needs, equipment and supply maintenance, and other daily operational support functions as assigned by the CP/MIH Manager.
• Supports other programs and divisions within the Covenant EMS System, including acting as the primary (attending) provider for transports with the Covenant Health EMS interfacility transport system.
• Remains up-to-date on all regulatory training (clinical, non-clinical, CME, etc.) and ensures that all certifications are uploaded into the appropriate systems.
• Develops specific and deliberate training plans as needed with the CP/MIH Manager or EMS Medical Director.
• Prepares reports and manages projects as assigned by the CP/MIH Manager.
• Coordinates with CP/MIH Manager, the EMS Director and the Covenant Health IT Team to facilitate and manage all aspects of IT including, but not limited to, computer maintenance and any and all pertinent systems account setup for team members.
• Complies with all local, state, and federal employment laws (i.e., Americans with Disability Act, Affirmative Action Plan, etc.).
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
• Minimum Experience: Five (5) years full time experience as a paramedic or experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
• Licensure Requirement: Must have and maintain a TN Paramedic license OR a valid, unrestricted license in any Compact Member state. In addition, must have and maintain a TN Critical Care Paramedic certification and a TN Community Paramedic Certification.
• ACLS and BLS Required.
• Employee must have a valid driver’s license and state mandated minimum insurance coverage.
• Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.