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Organization: Job Summary: Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within his/her full scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and LifeFlight's scope of practice. Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Safety transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety, policy and procedure and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care with team, transport and handover.
SHIFT RESPONSIBILITIES: During orientation: Must work 24 hours per week (or 2 shifts a week). After orientation: Must work a minimum of 4 shifts every 6 weeks. Shift start times: 11am, 1pm, 3pm. Shift Duration: 12hrs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete documentation of transports/patient care performed using Vanderbilt and Unit specific compliance policy. Safely transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety policy and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards. Communicate/collaborate effectively to meet patient and team needs. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned. TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: Assessing, Intervening & Stabilizing Patients (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate assessing, intervening and stabilizing patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Drug Interactions (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate knowledge of Drug Interactions in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Emergency Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate emergency management in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Critical Thinking (Novice): Displays clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, and sound evidence in the successful completion of tasks and projects. Core Accountabilities: Organizational Impact: Performs non-routine tasks that significantly impact team's performance with minimal guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Conducts research and analysis to solve some non-routine problems. Breadth of Knowledge: Applies broad job knowledge and has basic job skills in other areas. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to less experienced team members. Position Qualifications: Certifications: LIC-National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic ("Med Tech") ("EMT") - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians LIC-Tennessee Driver's License - F Endorsement - Tennessee Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 1 year
Education: Graduate of an approved discipline specific program
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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