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Paramedic

Tenet Healthcare, Memphis, TN, United States


Overview
Saint Francis Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work‑life balance. Available plans and programs include:

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, employee discount program

Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Job Summary
Acts as a member of the healthcare team to perform delegated patient care duties in the department assigned.

Responsibilities

The Paramedic holds shift accountability for providing care to patients in accordance with recognized techniques, standards of practices and hospital policy and procedures.

Acts as a member of the healthcare team to perform delegated patient care duties in the department assigned.

Demonstrates ability to assist and care for others by providing personal assistance, medical attention, and/or emotional support to patients and family members.

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required:

Education: Graduate of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic training course.

Experience: Paramedic experience.

Licensure/Certifications:

Paramedic License

BLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire if not current

CPI required within 90 days of hire

Preferred:

Experience: Experience in an emergency room.

Organization Description
Saint Francis Hospital‑Memphis is a 479‑bed full‑service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, CIGNA and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee residents and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. For additional information, visit https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

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