Paramedic

Paramedic PositionThis position is located with the Nashville Fire Department (NFD) and provides efficient and specialized emergency medical care to the sick, injured, and/or critically ill when required, and during transportation to medical facilities. Performs related duties as required. ***If you have applied for the Paramedic position within the last 2 years, you DO NOT need to reapply.***Typical DutiesResponds to incidents requiring emergency medical care.Determines the nature and extent of the injury or illness.Establishes priority for required emergency care as outlined in state regulations.Renders advanced emergency care.Lifts and moves patients as necessary for treatment and transportation to medical facilities.Operates emergency medical apparatus and equipment.Records patient information.Establishes radio communications with hospital emergency department personnel or on-line medical controlDrives ambulance as needed.Maintains inventory of medical equipment and supplies.Ensures equipment is working properly.Keeps vehicle clean and in efficient operating condition.Participates in on-going training to improve knowledge and skills.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent and a State of Tennessee Paramedic License. Must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Medical Standards. Must be twenty one (21) years of age. LICENSES REQUIRED: Valid Driver License Licensed by the State of Tennessee as a Paramedic Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification in Basic Trauma Life Support (BLTS) or Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) (within the first six (6) months of employment). FAILURE TO MAINTAIN LICENSE OR CERTIFICATIONS WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION. Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Tennessee Department of Health, EMS DivisionThorough knowledge of the principles and practices of emergency medical careThorough knowledge of advanced medical procedures and specialized ambulance equipmentThorough knowledge of emergency medical treatment techniquesKnowledge of local streets, and hospital locationsKnowledge of emergency communications codes and proceduresSkill in driving an emergency vehicleAbility to operate all emergency medical and related equipmentAbility to diagnose injuries and apply proper medical treatmentAbility to serve in a lead/senior capacity over work activitiesAbility to make quick accurate decisions concerning human lifeAbility to perform demanding physical tasks involved in providing emergency medical careAbility to use emergency medical and rescue equipment; including two-way radiosWe are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA accommodation for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.BenefitsMetro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. CORE BENEFITS Medical : Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium Dental : Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage Basic Life : $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium Pension* : Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees Paid Family Leave : Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days) Longevity : Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program : Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free Other** : In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro Paid leave : (Full-time employees)Vacation: 20 vacation days a yearHolidays: 12 holidays per year (Courts may be different)Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per yearPersonal leave: 3 days per yearOther leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave* Normal Pension for Sworn- Age 53 with 22 years service; Civilian Pension - Age 60 with 25 years service **See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr