Job Details

Job LocationWest TN Healthcare Henry County - Paris, TN

Position TypePRN

Education LevelCertification

Job ShiftDays

Job CategoryHealth Care

Description

The paramedic assumes responsibility and accountability of the procedures of duties performed for a specified group of patients within a designated time period in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board and Henry County Medical Center policies under the direction and supervision of an RN or MD. The ages of the patients normally served are neonates, pediatrics, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Qualifications

RequirementsProven experience as a paramedicKnowledge of medical procedures, terminology and medicationsAbility to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditionsAdaptable with a great deal of staminaExcellent working knowledge of medical equipment and devicesIntegrity and compassion towards human painValid driver's licenseCertified CPR InstructorHigh school diploma; Licensed Paramedic is a must