Paramedic Transport |Pedi-Flite | Le Bonheur - Jackson

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
 

• →Participates in transports in accordance with Pedi-Flite policy and procedure, practice standards under medical direction, and specifically with the requirements of regulatory agencies( including FAA and CAMTS).
• →Completes responsibilities to assure readiness for transport (pre-flight/pre-drive checks and operational safety).
• →Participates in Pedi-Flite Quality Improvement Process (QM reports and reviews are central to CAMTS accreditation).
• →Maintains mandatory requirements to be a transport team member and seeks opportunities to renew these requirements without prompting, prior to the expiration date(ensuring all specialty credentials remain current, a key CAMTS focus).
• →Serves as a critical care resource person for hospital staff and participates in approved educational and marketing efforts.
• →Maintains accurate medical and non-medical records.
• →Participates in Pedi-Flite team meetings.
• →Performs specific duties as a transport Paramedic

• Required - Technical Degree or Diploma Paramedic

• Required - Four (4) years of related experience, with at least two (2) years as a paramedic. 3-5 years

• Working knowledge of critical care transport concepts, methods and techniques, and aero-medical physiology(including stressors of flight, which is essential for air transport per CAMTS standards).
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgement and critical thing skills in high-pressure, autonomous transport environments.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written material (e.g., patient records) and communicate verbally with associates, physicians, and medical control to ensure effective Crew Resource Management (CRM).
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and projects to maintain control of workflow during time-critical transports.

• Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Required - Paramedic - Tennessee - Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division
• Required - Class D Driver License -Tennessee - Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• Required - EMS Driver - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
• Required - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• Required - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Heart Association
• Required - STABLE - Neonatal - American Association for Respiratory Care
• Required - PreHospital Trauma Life Support - National Association of Medical Technicians
• Preferred - Paramedic Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Preferred - Paramedic - Arkansas - Arkansas Emergency Medical Services

• There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this position.

• Must weigh 240 pounds or less(essential for aircraft weight and balance).
• Exerting up to 150 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
• Must have good balance and coordination. The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately to emergency situations(a core component of scene/patient safety).
• Required to have close visual acuity including color, depth, perception, and field of vision to perform activities such as assessing patients, analyzing data and figures, and extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact, as well as exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.