What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ground Paramedic II position at UT Medical Center?
Position Summary
The EMS Vent Paramedic provides safe, high quality, patient-centered care within a state-regulated and program-defined scope of practice. The EMS Vent Paramedic is trained, equipped and willing to deliver care in a mobile environment, as well as function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within healthcare facilities during patient transport. The EMS Vent Paramedic functions clinically under the direction of the program's Medical Director and Clinical Manager through Patient Care Guidelines and online medical direction, in compliance with the regulations of the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of EMS. Employees are accountable to exemplify excellent service behavior to patients, clients, visitors, physicians, colleagues, and vendors, while exhibiting professional courtesy, personalized attention, respect, compassion, and prompt responsiveness to all customers at all times. The EMS Vent Paramedic will act as the team leader during care of patients in transport.
Position Qualification
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required
Associate's Degree
Preferred
Diploma or Certificate of Completion
Paramedic Training Program
Required
Experience
Years of Experience
Experience Type
Required/Preferred (and/or)
2 years
Paramedic or similar
Preferred
Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
The EMS Vent Paramedic provides safe, high quality, patient-centered care within a state-regulated and program-defined scope of practice. The EMS Vent Paramedic is trained, equipped and willing to deliver care in a mobile environment, as well as function as a member of a multi-disciplinary team within healthcare facilities during patient transport. The EMS Vent Paramedic functions clinically under the direction of the program's Medical Director and Clinical Manager through Patient Care Guidelines and online medical direction, in compliance with the regulations of the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of EMS. Employees are accountable to exemplify excellent service behavior to patients, clients, visitors, physicians, colleagues, and vendors, while exhibiting professional courtesy, personalized attention, respect, compassion, and prompt responsiveness to all customers at all times. The EMS Vent Paramedic will act as the team leader during care of patients in transport.
Position Qualification
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Required
Associate's Degree
Preferred
Diploma or Certificate of Completion
Paramedic Training Program
Required
Experience
Years of Experience
Experience Type
Required/Preferred (and/or)
2 years
Paramedic or similar
Preferred
Years of Experience can be related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensure, Certification, Registration
- Completion of Accredited Paramedic Training Program- Required
- Paramedic License- Required
- Basic Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BLS)- Required
- State-Issued Class D Driver's License- Required
- BLS- Required
- ACLS- Required
- PALS- Required
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)- Required within 90 days of hire
- Tennessee Transport Ventilator Certificate- Required
