Highlights
Position Summary: Renders skilled emergency treatment to the critically ill or injured patient on emergency scenes or in medical facilities; and during transport to tertiary care facilities via helicopter. Provides direct patient care using a process of assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and reevaluation within parameters of program medical protocols and standing orders.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Knoxville, TN |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/ |
Description
Position Summary:
Renders skilled emergency treatment to the critically ill or injured patient on emergency scenes or in medical facilities; and during transport to tertiary care facilities via helicopter.
Maintains and presents a positive program image for internal and external customers, patient families, and visitors. Professional associations and relationships with referring agencies and facilities.
Safety and Aviation Duties
Assures operations areas are secure and free of safety hazards during takeoffs and landings.
Secures aircraft doors.
Performs FAA safety briefings.
Performs fire safety activities during start-ups and shutdowns.
Reports safety concerns per UHS and Aviation Vendor Policies.
Demonstrates competent performance of medical duties.
Provides direct patient care using a process of assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and reevaluation within parameters of program medical protocols and standing orders.
Demonstrates use of appropriate medical skills, equipment, and procedures in all patient care activities.
Performs inspection, re-supply, and cleaning/disinfection of program transport vehicles on a daily or as needed basis.
Accurately documents assessments, diagnosis, and interventions in departmental patient records, written and electronic. Reports findings and actions to receiving agencies or/and facilities.
Attends quarterly Simulation Labs.
Meets the requirements of a paramedic at UTMC.
Maintains Paramedic license per State of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky EMS Air Ambulance Rules
Maintains National Registry Paramedic Certification
Maintains provider status in ACLS, NRP, ITLS or PHTLS, and PALS.
Maintains advanced certification per Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina State EMS Air Ambulance Rules
Position Qualification:
Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two year college or technical school required.
Minimum three years experience as a Paramedic in an active city or county 911 EMS system or municipal Fire/EMS department
Previous flight experience is preferred
ACLS, BTLS/PHTLS, PALS, Licensure as a Paramedic in the state of Tennessee.
About Company
Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, The University of Tennessee Medical Center, has a rich history in the East Tennessee community of providing patient-centered care and remaining at the forefront of research, technology and treatments. UT Medical Center attributes its well-respected standing within the community to the exceptional people that dedicate themselves to patient care excellence. The hospital serves as a referral center for Eastern Tennessee, Southeastern Kentucky and Western North Carolina. It is the region’s academic medical center, Magnet® recognized hospital and Level I Trauma Center.