Paramedic

Full Job Description

This 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.

Requirements

Responds 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.

Qualifications High 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 LicenseLicensed by the State of Tennessee as a ParamedicCertification in Advanced Cardiac Life SupportCertification 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.

Additional Information Thorough 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 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 615-862-6640.