Critical Care Paramedic 2

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Organization:

Critical Care Transport

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment? Join our team at LifeFlight's Critical Care team, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in our state-of-the-art Critical Care Ambulance.

Provides advanced pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Maintains thorough patient care documentation of assessment and intervention throughout the entire transport and will practice within the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and programs protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hand-on clinical exercises. Acts as a clinical role model and resource to resolve complex situations and patient care issues. Participates in improvement activities and problem-solving projects as assigned by the leadership team. Communicates safety concerns to leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and deliver stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.

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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY

As a Critical Care Paramedic on our LifeFlight Critical Care team, you will be part of a dedicated team providing advanced care to critically ill patients. Our team is comprised of an EMT/AEMT, Critical Care Paramedic, and a Critical Care Nurse. Our fully functional critical care ground ambulance is equipped with essential tools for advanced care, including blood products, full monitoring with invasive hemodynamic values, specialized equipment such as Hamilton T1 ventilator, ISAT, Medtronic pacemaker, High flow Nasal Cannula, 8-channel IV pump, a vast number of medications, and knowledge to operate VAD, Impella, IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation).

Provides advanced pre-hospital and inter-facility patient care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility. Maintains thorough patient care documentation of assessment and intervention throughout the entire transport and will practice within the scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and programs protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hand-on clinical exercises. Acts as a clinical role model and resource to resolve complex situations and patient care issues. Participates in improvement activities and problem-solving projects as assigned by the leadership team. Communicates safety concerns to leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and deliver stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High School Diploma/GED
• TN Critical Care Paramedic License (CCP)
• Valid Driver's License from state of residence

Preferred

• 3 years of Critical Care Paramedic Experience or 5 years of Paramedic experience in a high-volume 911 system
• Previous Critical Care Transport Experience
• NREMT
• Kentucky Critical Care Paramedic license
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) and VFK training
• NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800
• Difficult Airway Course (D.A.C)
• PHTLS or equivalent trauma certification
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• S.T.A.B.L.E.
• Advanced certification - CCP-C

Position – Shift

• Three (3) 12-hour shifts minimum per week
• Full-Time

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with the critical care nurse partner in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while following LifeFlight protocols.
• Analyzes comprehensive medical history information about the patient's care and management to determine care goals along with transport time and additional extenuating factors.
• Continually reassesses the needs of the patient towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
• Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
• Effectively uses medical control when appropriate.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

• Medication Management (Advanced): Demonstrates mastery of Medication Management in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducted individual or group interventions to improve the ability of an individual to self-administer medications as prescribed, offering improvement in insight, education regarding side effects, effects of medication and level of symptoms. Conducted systematic and regular assessment of actual or potential side effects experienced by a person because of prescribed medication. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully conducting Medication Management without requiring support and instruction from others.
• Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Advanced): Demonstrates mastery of assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully assessing, intervening, and stabilizing patients without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting an example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Airway Establishing (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of airway establishing in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to successfully deliver airway-established services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting an example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Critical Thinking Advanced): Clearly and quickly demonstrates the recognition of assumptions and concepts. Shows a solid empirical grounding and a sound reasoning leading to conclusions, implications, and consequences. Able to accept and understand objections from alternative viewpoints. Responsive to variable subject matter, issues, and purposes.
• Ventilator Management (Advanced): Demonstrates mastery of ventilator management in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to successfully deliver ventilator management services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting an example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Able to utilize technology to facilitate use of additional resources, EMR (Electronic Medical Record), radiological studies, pharmacy resources, best practice resources, GPS, protocols, and inventory. 
• Maintains clinical proficiency and competency per regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Participates in (self and program) improvement activities and problem-solving projects.
• Reviews current research and participates in applying findings for evidence-based practice.
• Competent in documentation that accurately reflects care provided and meets LifeFlight documentation standards.
• Competent in collaborative communication to facilitate quality patient care and ensure safe hand off when care is relinquished at the accepting facility.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Our Philosophy

We believe highly skilled and specialized care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability

Learn more about VUMC

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Sign-On Bonus Requirements

The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

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Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Driver's License - Tennessee, LIC-Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

3 years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.