PARAMEDIC
Karns, TNFull-timePosted 6mo ago
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Covenant Health Inc. is hiring a PARAMEDIC. The Paramedic works PRN/OCC with variable hours and shifts, wearing black scrub attire and following PRN guidelines per policy. Assigned to Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, a 444‑bed Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, the role provides patient care under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, performing observations, interventions, documentation, and quality activities while adhering to regulatory standards.
Key focus areas include Practice compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies., Perform ongoing patient observations based on acuity., and Recognize, respond to, and report changes in patient condition to the RN..
Successful candidates bring 1+ Years EMT-P Experience, Paramedic Licensure Tennessee, and CPR Certification. Important skills include First Aid, Patient Care, Patient Observations, Recognizing Changes In Patient Condition, Reporting Changes In Patient Condition, and Intervention Implementation.
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Overview
Paramedic
PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts
Black scrub attire, meet prn guidelines according to policy.
Fort Sanders Regional Overview:
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Centeris a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.
Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
Position Summary: Provide patient care as assigned, under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or a physician.
Responsibilities
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Practices in compliance with regulatory standards and adheres to hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties.
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Performs ongoing patient observations per patient acuity.
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Recognizes, responds and reports changes in patient condition to RN.
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Recognizes need for interventions and implements appropriate processes to meet patients age specific needs while under the direction of an RN
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Performs, prioritizes and documents patient care tasks with education and competency documented. Refer to Covenant Health Delegation Grid.
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Accurately follows the plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of RN.
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Facilitates timely physician evaluation and intervention.
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Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities as requested.
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Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.
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Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines.
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Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.
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Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year of continuous experience as an EMT-P.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain paramedic licensure with the State of Tennessee. CPR required.
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Job Title PARAMEDIC
ID 3976794
Facility Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Department Name EMERGENCY ROOM
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