Paramedic

Job Description:

$2,000.00 Sign On Bonus

· Emergency care of the sick and injured

· Advanced Life Support (cardiac monitoring, ACLS and other emergency medications)

· Non-emergency transportation of patients who require ambulance transport

· Daily inventory of ambulance equipment and supplies

· Daily mechanical inspection of ambulance

· Timely and accurate documentation of patient transports

· Patient advocacy-- ensuring proper documentation and all needed paperwork are completed and present so patient can qualify for their insurance benefits to cover their transportation

· Maintaining all required certifications and CEU hours to maintain EMS license in good standing

· Maintaining good physical condition so as to be able to properly perform all job duties

· Maintaining professional appearance; i.e., well groomed, uniform neat and clean

· Maintaining ambulance in a clean and orderly fashion, stocked to TN State standards

Qualifications:

· TN State Paramedic License in good standing (if coming from out of state, we can help with reciprocity. If in training, you can apply prior to receiving certification, but cannot work until it is received).

· At least 21 years of age preferred due to insurance requirements for driving. If not 21, there may be availability for non-driver Paramedics at management’s discretion.

· BLS CPR

· Pediatric Training: PALS (required)

· ACLS

· PHTLS

· Willing to submit to a background check and drug screen

· No felony convictions

· Not ever been excluded from a federally funded insurance program such as Medicare

· Good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition which would not be adversely affected by having times to lift, move, carry and balance while moving in excess of 125 pounds (250 pounds 2 person lift).