Paramedic jobs in Germantown, TN

Paramedic provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Being a Paramedic performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Additionally, Paramedic performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in an accredited Paramedic program. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The Paramedic works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Paramedic typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Single-Role Paramedic
  • Role Paramedic - City of Memphis Careers
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under an assigned fire station Lieutenant and on-duty Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Lieutenant. Questions patient or other bystanders to gather medical information. Checks pulse and respiration of patient. Administers medical treatment in response to patient's medical condition. Determines whether to transport patient using ambulance or wing based on medical situation and according to orders and protocols. Communicates with medical personnel at hospital regarding medical treatment and/or condition of patient. Loads and unloads patients into and from ambulance. Drives emergency ambulance on an emergency call in a safe manner and transports patients to hospitals or medical facilities. Assists hospital personnel in emergency situations. Listens for alarm and details of radio message received from alarm office. Cleans equipment and inspects or tests equipment on apparatus.

    OTHER FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

    TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Assists other Firefighters in lifting and carrying a victim and stretcher weighing an average 220-240 pounds (160-180 pound victim average and 60 pound stretcher). Requires walking, running, standing, lifting, climbing, stooping, etc.

    TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Works from assigned fire station to perform paramedic duties in emergency vehicles, such as ambulances at emergency scenes. Must be able to work an eight (8) hour shift which equals a forty (40) hour work week/eighty (80) hours during a pay period or a twelve (12) hour shift which may equal up to a forty-two (42) hour work week and up to eighty-four (84) hours during a pay period. May be exposed to contagious infections and diseases. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions. Interacts with the public under possibly stressful and/or dangerous conditions.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school graduate or equivalent required. Candidate's age must be at least nineteen (19) years by the starting date of the Paramedic Class for which he/she is considered. In addition, the candidate's maximum age cannot exceed fifty (50) years of age upon date of hire. Must be currently licensed as a Paramedic by any State and be eligible for reciprocity in the State of Tennessee prior to employment. Must currently have or had held a Paramedic National Registry Certification. Must maintain Paramedic licensure as required by state guidelines in accordance with the Tennessee Emergency Medical Act as a condition of continued employment. Must be record free of any felony and/or misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude and pass a required background investigation. May have to pass a comprehensive medical examination and physical ability test which does not include the Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT). Must possess and maintain a valid Class D Tennessee Driver's License with Endorsement F as a condition of continued employment. 
    The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.

    Division:  Fire Services
    Service Center:  Emergency Medical Services

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Paramedic
  • Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
  • Paragould, AR OTHER
  • Summary: provide on-site care to the community Title: Paramedic Branch: Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Department: Ambulance Level: Experienced Type: Employee Employment Status: Per Diem Wage Type:...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Paramedic
  • Vital Medical Transport
  • Memphis, TN FULL_TIME
  • Description:Paramedics needed to provide advanced emergency and non-emergency paramedical care. Will respond to emergency calls, perform medical services and transport patients to medical facilities a...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Paramedic
  • acadianambulance
  • Memphis, TN PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • JOB SUMMARY: Provide appropriate, efficient and timely pre-hospital advanced, intermediate and basic life support care and transportation of the sick and injured in accordance with local, state, natio...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Paramedic
  • Baptist Ambulance
  • Oxford, MS FULL_TIME
  • Position: Paramedic (EMT-P) (Paramedic-Critical Care) Location: Oxford, MS Company: Baptist Ambulance Definition: Provides stand by emergency medical care and transportation at special event venues. R...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Paramedic
  • Baptist Ambulance
  • Memphis, TN PART_TIME
  • Position: Paramedic (EMT-P) Company: Baptist Ambulance Location: Memphis, TN Offering Sign on Bonus with two year agreement: $10,000 bonus for FT Paramedic Baptist Ambulance is seeking Paramedics in M...
  • 8 Days Ago

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EMT-Paramedic
  • Regional Medical Center of Memphis
  • Memphis, TN
  • Summary: The EMT-Paramedic assists the nursing/medical staff in providing various patient care activities and related se...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMT or Paramedic or LPN
  • Grifols
  • Cordova, TN
  • Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the liv...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Department - Paramedic I
  • City of Southaven, MS
  • Southaven, MS
  • Job Description PARAMEDIC I - FIRE GROUND RESOURCE TECHNICIAN Department: FIRE Effective 10/3/2023-Annual Compensation $...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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HBO Technician
  • Regional Medical Center of Memphis
  • Memphis, TN
  • Summary: The HBO Technician performs hyperbaric oxygen therapy on approved patients.# Apply technical and operational kn...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paramedic Bilingual Spanish - English
  • Octapharma Plasma
  • Memphis, TN
  • Looking to Strengthen your positive impact on patients' lives, your level of excitement at work, and your compensation? ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMT-I, EMT-A, EMT-P (Full and Part Time)
  • Octapharma
  • Memphis, TN
  • Looking to Strengthen your positive impact on patients' lives, your level of excitement at work, and your compensation? ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMT-I, EMT-A, EMT-P (Full and Part Time)
  • Octapharma Plasma
  • Memphis, TN
  • Looking to Strengthen your positive impact on patients' lives, your level of excitement at work, and your compensation? ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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EMT or Paramedic or LPN
  • Grifols
  • Memphis, TN
  • Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the liv...
  • 3/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Germantown is a city in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 38,844 at the 2010 census. Germantown is a suburb of Memphis, bordering it to the east-southeast. Germantown's economy is dominated by the retail and commercial service sectors; there is no heavy industry in Germantown. In the city center is the "Old Germantown" neighborhood, anchored by a railroad depot (a 1948 reproduction of the 1868 original) and railroad tracks that recall the community's earliest days of development as an outpost along the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. The city hosts many horse shows a...
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Income Estimation for Paramedic jobs
$40,973 to $50,756
Germantown, Tennessee area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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