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- Job Title: Flight Paramedic - UT Lifestar
- Department: Aeromedical Services-General
- Full/Part Time: Full
- Req Number: UHS-31571
Position Summary:
Renders skilled emergency treatment to the critically ill or injured patient on emergency scenes or in medical facilities; and during transport to tertiary care facilities via helicopter.
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Maintains and presents a positive program image for internal and external customers, patient families, and visitors. Professional associations and relationships with referring agencies and facilities.
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Safety and Aviation Duties
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Assures operations areas are secure and free of safety hazards during takeoffs and landings.
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Secures aircraft doors.
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Performs FAA safety briefings.
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Performs fire safety activities during start-ups and shutdowns.
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Reports safety concerns per UHS and Aviation Vendor Policies.
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Demonstrates competent performance of medical duties.
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Provides direct patient care using a process of assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and reevaluation within parameters of program medical protocols and standing orders.
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Demonstrates use of appropriate medical skills, equipment, and procedures in all patient care activities.
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Performs inspection, re-supply, and cleaning/disinfection of program transport vehicles on a daily or as needed basis.
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Accurately documents assessments, diagnosis, and interventions in departmental patient records, written and electronic. Reports findings and actions to receiving agencies or/and facilities.
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Attends quarterly Simulation Labs.
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Meets the requirements of a paramedic at UTMC.
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Maintains Paramedic license per State of Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky EMS Air Ambulance Rules
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Maintains National Registry Paramedic Certification
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Maintains provider status in ACLS, NRP, ITLS or PHTLS, and PALS.
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Maintains advanced certification per Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina State EMS Air Ambulance Rules
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Position Qualification:
Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from two year college or technical school required.
Minimum three years experience as a Paramedic in an active city or county 911 EMS system or municipal Fire/EMS department
Previous flight experience is preferred
ACLS, BTLS/PHTLS, PALS, Licensure as a Paramedic in the state of Tennessee.
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