Job Description

The role of the Paramedic is to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for the sick and injured. The Paramedic will model a safety-first culture, focused on delivering best-in-class patient care and customer service as determined by the policies, procedures, and standards of performance of Williamson Medical Center, in accordance with State regulations and accepted standards of care.

Position Requirements

• Tennessee Licensed Paramedic
• BLS certification at time of employment
• ACLS and PALS certifications within six months of employment
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) within six months of employment
• CCPM Preferred
• Associates Degree Preferred
• Valid driver's license in the state of residency; must be insurable.
• Minimum of one year emergency pre-hospital experience preferred.
• Employees will participate in orientation and on-going education and in-service training for all types of learning; to include adult learning, clinical care, critical thinking, customer service, leadership, management, research, and resources used to effectively and efficiently accomplish each in the EMS environment. Employees are required to complete annual education and in-service training for all types of medical, trauma and behavioral emergencies and equipment used in all assessment, treatment and transportation of patients.
• Potentially high-risk environment. Duties are performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, disaster and mass casualty incidents. Patients may present with any of an unlimited number of diseases, illness, injuries, personalities and emotional states. Environment includes operations of, and performing work functions within emergency vehicles, including ambulances. Prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may also be encountered.
• Must be able to utilize devices for patient movement, including all functions of ambulance stretcher, with 250-pound weight, with partner. Must be able to walk, crawl, stand, sit, climb, stoop, run and kneel to access patients. Must be able to carry patients and equipment over varying distances, terrain and up or down stairs. Must be able to carry the EKG monitor and jump bag unassisted.

Key Results

• Uniform and Appearance
• Policy and Procedures
• Cleanliness
• Education
• Safety
• Daily Duties
• Patient Care
• Scene Management
• API and EPRO
• ESO and Paperwork
• Attendance
• Vehicle Operations