LifeFlight Critical Care Ground Transport - Advanced EMT (AEMT) - $7,500 Sign-on Bonus

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Organization :

Critical Care Transport

Job Summary :

Are you passionate about providing specialized care to critically ill patients in a dynamic and cutting-edge environment? Join our team at LifeFlight Critical Care Transport, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients in our state-of-the-art ground ambulance.

About Our Critical Care Ground Transport Program

In August 2019, Vanderbilt LifeFlight Vanderbilt LifeFlight expanded its ability to transport critically injured patients from the air to include three new specialized ambulances and personnel for critical care ground ambulance transport. If you're looking for information on our Ground EMS program, click here.

LifeFlight Critical Care Transport Team is fully CAMTS accredited. Our units are fully functional critical care transport units with all the necessary tools for advanced care, including; full monitoring of EKG / BP / pulse oximetry / invasive hemodynamic values, suction, ventilator with CO2 monitoring, defibrillation, ACLS and & other medications. LifeFlight Critical Care ambulances are equipped with special tracking that allows for real-time location monitoring of our units en route and during transport.

Our services are provided 24 / 7 by an AEMT, a Critical Care Paramedic, and a Critical Care Nurse or Nurse Practitioner.

Critical Care Ground specialized ambulances are based at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. On average, we respond within 150 miles of VUMC. In special circumstances, our CCGT Team will travel beyond 150 miles to ensure the patient is transported with the best care.

Since COVID-19, one set of patients that will benefit from this mode of transport is those that need Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment. This specialized procedure uses a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream. ECMO acts as an artificial heart and lung for the patient during ECMO therapy. Vanderbilt LifeFlight Critical Care Transport and the Vanderbilt ECMO Teams work together to get your patient the care they need. Whether it is bedside cannulation at your facility or transport to our facility for cannulation.

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.

Qualifications : Required -

High School Diploma / GED

TN AEMT License

Valid Driver's License from state of residence

Preferred -

2-3 years of AEMT experience in a high-volume 911 system

NREMT

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) and VFK training

NIMS IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800

Fundamentals Airway Course

PHTLS

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

S.T.A.B.L.E

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high stress environment

Position – Shifts :

Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week

Full-Time Night Shift

Sign-On Bonus Requirements

The sign-on bonus is not applicable to current VUMC staff or former staff who have worked for VUMC in the past twelve months. The sign-on bonus is only available for full-time positions.

Department Summary

As an EMT on our LifeFlight Critical Care Transport team you will be part of a dedicated team providing advanced care to critically ill patients. Our team is comprised of EMT / AEMT, Critical Care Paramedic, and a Critical Care RN. Our fully functional critical care ground ambulance is equipped with essential tools for advanced care, including blood products, full monitoring with invasive hemodynamic values, specialized equipment such as Hamilton T1 ventilator, ISTAT, Medtronic pacemaker, High flow Nasal Cannula, 8-channel IV pump, a vast amount of medications, and knowledge to operate VAD, Impella, IABP (Inter Aortic Balloon Pump), and ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation). The CCT (Critical Care Transport) team operates a freightliner truck that seats up to 9 providers (including the driver) and one patient.

Our Philosophy

We believe highly skilled and specialized care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered :

Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options

Dental and / or vision plan

403 (b) retirement plan

Paid Time off (flex PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)

Short-Long term disability

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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 / collaborates 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

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 :

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others : Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships : Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively : Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion : Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems : Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support : Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality : - Performs Excellent Work : Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements : Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability : Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work / service. - Stewards Organizational Resources : Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions : Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas : Willingly proposes / accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology : Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change : Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications :

Responsibilities :

Certifications :

LIC-Emergency Medical Technicians Basic - Licensure-Others

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.