Vanderbilt University Medical Center
LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport – Critical Care Paramedic 2 CC (Nights
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport – Critical Care Paramedic 2 CC (Nights) - $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
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LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport – Critical Care Paramedic 2 CC (Nights)
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center .
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 program protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hands‑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 the leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and delivers stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
TN Critical Care Paramedic License (CCP)
Valid Driver's License from state of residence
Preferred Qualifications
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 per week
Full‑Time Night Shift
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 cares goals along with transport time and additional extenuating factors.
Continually reassesses the needs of the patient toward 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.
Benefits
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
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices and Hospitals
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.
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LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport – Critical Care Paramedic 2 CC (Nights)
role at
Vanderbilt University Medical Center .
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 program protocols. Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge and competency of psychomotor skills during transport and will maintain through actively participating in ongoing advanced skills laboratories and hands‑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 the leadership team, educational needs of customers and service area and delivers stellar customer service to both internal and external customers.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma/GED
TN Critical Care Paramedic License (CCP)
Valid Driver's License from state of residence
Preferred Qualifications
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 per week
Full‑Time Night Shift
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 cares goals along with transport time and additional extenuating factors.
Continually reassesses the needs of the patient toward 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.
Benefits
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
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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices and Hospitals
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.
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