Overview
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Organization: VUH LifeFlight Ground Bedford
Job Summary
Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within the Tennessee paramedic scope of practice within the defined Vanderbilt paramedic scope of practice. Responsible for triage care in the field as well as the Emergency Department. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care in paramedic team, transport and handover.
Department Summary
LifeFlight Ground EMS started with a single ambulance in the fall of 2011, and after several expansions now includes a fleet of 21 Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipped ground ambulances operating from five locations in the Middle Tennessee areas. These ambulances predominantly focus on interfacility transfers and discharges from Vanderbilt affiliated medical facilities, with the ability to also support non-Vanderbilt facilities.
Key Responsibilities
* Actively participates with other members of the healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
* Transports patients via various modes of transportation while providing quality ALS and Critical Care management to all ages.
* Responds to emergency requests within Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt sponsored or other contracted events.
* Utilizes problem solving to independently resolve patient problems and follow through with HCT to implement solutions.
* Identifies patient and unit problems and finds solutions to resolve problems and follows through to implement solutions.
* Effectively communicates patient handover to the health care team.
* The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
Technical Capabilities
* Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice)
* Medication Management (Novice)
* Critical Thinking (Novice)
* Airway Establishing (Novice)
* Ventilator Management (Novice)
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.
Core Accountabilities
* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
* Problem Solving/Complexity: 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; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively
Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support
Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements
Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions
Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change
Position Qualifications
Certifications
* LIC-Driver's License - Tennessee
* LIC-Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
Work Experience
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level
Less than 1 year
Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
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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