Paramedic PT, Event Medicine - Part Time - 12 OR 24 weekly hours

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) operates at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care. LifeFlight Event Medicine (LFEM) provides high-level clinical care at events throughout Tennessee, offering both onsite medical support and transport services.

About the role

Join a dynamic team of AEMTs, Paramedics, CCPs, RNs, NPs, and MDs committed to growing their skills and delivering exceptional care in fast-paced, varied environments—from structured settings to large-scale events. LFEM leverages your 911 or emergency department experience to provide critical, independent, and collaborative care.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate with the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
• Transport patients via various modes while delivering quality ALS and Critical Care management to all ages.
• Respond to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt-sponsored, or other contracted events.
• Utilize problem-solving models to independently resolve patient issues and implement solutions.
• Communicate effective patient handover to the healthcare team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Ventilator Management (Novice): Demonstrate proficiency in ventilator management under moderate supervision.
• Critical Thinking (Novice): Apply clarity, accuracy, and evidence-based reasoning to tasks and projects.
• Airway Establishing (Novice): Demonstrate proficiency in airway management under supervision.
• Medication Management (Novice): Conduct comprehensive assessments of medication compliance, history, and outcomes; recognize issues and escalate to providers.
• Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and stabilization under supervision.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Perform routine tasks that may influence team performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving: Utilize discretion and research to address routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Apply established standards and procedures relevant to the role.
• Team Interaction: Provide guidance to entry-level colleagues.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues:
  • Develop personal skills and identify growth opportunities.
  • Build relationships by understanding colleagues’ priorities and working styles.
  • Communicate openly and courteously.
• Delivering Excellent Services:
  • Serve others with compassion by understanding their needs.
  • Solve routine problems and raise concerns in a timely manner.
  • Provide accurate information and support.
• Ensuring High Quality:
  • Check work quality and meet established standards.
  • Demonstrate awareness of safety conditions and report unsafe situations.
• Managing Resources Effectively:
  • Take responsibility for assigned tasks and think creatively to deliver high-quality results.
  • Understand the impact of personal actions on departmental resources.
  • Use accurate information to make timely, error-free decisions.
• Fostering Innovation:
  • Propose or accept ideas that improve day-to-day operations.
  • Quickly adapt to new technology and apply appropriate tools.
  • Embrace change and incorporate new instructions into work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Certifications:
  • Tennessee Driver’s License.
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Licensure.

Schedule

• Self-scheduling: Maximum flexibility with a PRN commitment of a minimum of 4 events per month, plus 3 weekend events per quarter.
• Shift Lengths: Most shifts average 6–8 hours, but may range from 3 to 16 hours depending on event needs.
• Timing: Events occur daily, with the highest demand on nights and weekends.

Event Structure

• Solo Events: Operate independently, using critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Team Events: Work with a small team led by a supervisor to provide rapid emergency response.
• Large-Scale Events: Collaborate within a large, integrated team alongside advanced providers for high-quality care.
• Environments: Indoor/outdoor sporting events, emergency response on clinic and hospital campuses.

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings to enhance well-being and professional growth.

Training Opportunities

• Trauma Conference.
• Pediatric PM&I.
• LFEM-specific training.
• PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).
• TECC (Tactical Emergency Casualty Care).