Paramedic Transport | Pedi-Flite | Memphis

Position: Paramedic Transport | Pedi-Flite | Memphis | FT

Overview

Responsible for the primary care of ill/injured patients at the referring facility and during transports to the receiving facility. Relays information regarding the patient condition to the medical control physician and works with team members and medical control to develop an individualized, evidence-based plan of care for each patient. Complies with Pedi-Flite policy and procedure, hospital policies, and regulatory agency requirements.

Participates in quality improvement and marketing for the Pedi-Flite program and serves as an educator and special resource provider of critical care services. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Works at MLH with a mission of caring for the community through service expectations and excellence.

What You Will Do

• Works collaboratively with other Pedi-Flite team members to provide high-quality pre-hospital and inter-facility advanced critical care.
• Transports patients via ground or air in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards of the hospital. Functions within the protocols for the transport program.
• Assists the team leader in obtaining pertinent neonatal and pediatric histories, performing physical assessments and management plans. Performs necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of practice of a paramedic.
• Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates the stabilization of emergency care for acutely ill neonates, infants, children, and/or adolescents as team lead or in collaboration with the team leader and medical control physicians.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as indicated for identification and management of problems including airway management and assessment. This includes endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation.
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists the pilot as requested (radio, navigational, and visual observation activities).
• Complies with safety standards to ensure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• May perform as team leader and deliver patient care using age- and developmentally appropriate interventions according to licensure, departmental protocols, and standards of care.

Education/Formal Training Requirements

• Technical Degree or Diploma Paramedic

Work Experience Requirements

• 1-3 years driving an ambulance
• 5-7 years Emergency Medical Technician
• 3-5 years Paramedic

Licenses And Certifications Requirements

• Class D License with F (For-Hire Endorsement) Tennessee Motor Vehicle
• Mississippi EMS Driver certification Mississippi State Department of Health
• Paramedic Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health
• Paramedic Tennessee Issuer - TBD
• BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
• Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR) American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association

Knowledge,

Skills And Abilities

• Working knowledge of emergency care procedures and techniques and an understanding of their application in the medical transportation environment.
• Competencies in age-specific guidelines (neonate to adult) and all ages.
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail.
• Psychomotor competency in Paramedic scope of practice.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records.
• Effective verbal communication with colleagues, physicians, patients, and families.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment and critical thinking in both simple and difficult situations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks to maintain workflow.
• Ability to work independently and tolerate high stress.

Supervision Provided by this Position

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

Physical Demands

• Climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Good balance and coordination.
• Heavy work – exerting up to 150 lbs. occasionally and up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision for patient assessment and data analysis.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergencies.
• Weight must be 230 pounds or less due to aircraft restrictions.

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. Memphis blends a large medical center with a community focus.

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