EMT-P Paramedic - Murfreesboro

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join Team Mobile Health Care and Make Every Call Count!

About the Opportunity

Team Mobile Health Care is seeking compassionate, dependable, and skilled Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedics - to provide exceptional emergency and non-emergency patient care. If you are passionate about serving your community and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

· Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation from facility to facility. 

· Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.

· Performs life support procedures based upon certification level.

· Ensures that the vehicle and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call.

· Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution following Tennessee law, EMS regulations, company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. 

· Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of TMHC.

· When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations

· Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate Protocols under the direction and supervision of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders, radio, or telephone communications.

· Completes all appropriate documentation for every patient contact.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Currently certified as a Paramedic by the State of Tennessee, Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services required.
• Current certification in CPR – Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Safety and Health Institute and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider.
• A current and active Motor Vehicle Operator’s license is required.
• Pediatrics Advanced Life Support (PALS) is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment and common sense with a thorough understanding of emergency medical care principles.
• Ability to work efficiently and interact constructively and professionally with other employees, a partner, public safety personnel, medical staff, and other emergency medical service members.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect credibly on TMHC.
• Demonstrates a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high-quality patient care.
• The ability to perform effectively as the team leader in patient care situations.
• The ability to perform effectively in public relations and community education functions and deal effectively with members of the medical community and the general public in promoting TMHC.
• The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds with assistance without difficulty.
• The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty and the ability to lift and carry 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs with assistance without difficulty.
• The ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• The ability to walk a distance of one-quarter of a mile without difficulty and without affecting the immediate performance of job-related duties.