PARAMEDIC

Overview

Paramedic, Emergency Room

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Night Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

Position Summary:

Provide patient care as assigned, under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or a physician.

Responsibilities

• Practices in compliance with regulatory standards and adheres to hospital policy and procedures in the performance of duties.

• Performs ongoing patient observations per patient acuity.

• Recognizes, responds and reports changes in patient condition to RN.

• Recognizes need for interventions and implements appropriate processes to meet patients age specific needs while under the direction of an RN

• Performs, prioritizes and documents patient care tasks with education and competency documented. Refer to Covenant Health Delegation Grid.

• Accurately follows the plan of care and pertinent medical orders in collaboration and under direction of RN.

• Facilitates timely physician evaluation and intervention.

• Participates in unit specific quality assurance activities as requested.

• Demonstrates principles of infection control; collaborates with infection control nurse to ensure safety of patients, visitors, and personnel.

• Assists in orienting new employees or students to unit routines.

• Demonstrates competence in performing critical skills to include appropriate delivery of care according to the age-specific needs of the population served.

• 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.

• 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 Requirements:

Must have and maintain paramedic licensure with the State of Tennessee. CPR required.

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Job Title PARAMEDIC

ID 4659184

Facility Parkwest Medical Center

Department Name EMERGENCY ROOM