Paramedic - Critical Care
Company: Priority Ondemand
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Critical Care Paramedic will provide care and
treatment of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured patients.
Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care
established by the protocols for the Critical Care Division, the
Critical Care Paramedic will work to provide superior patient care
in the ground transport environment. Responsibilities: •In
collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based
professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other
members of the healthcare team •May be required to drive the
ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no
patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs
•Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous
fluids during inter hospital transports •Operate and maintain
proficiency with all equipment to in include cardiac monitors,
ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps •Assists the EMT/Driver in
maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate
par levels for supplies used in the ambulance •Based on assessment
of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides
direct patient care and evaluates outcomes •Incorporates the
principles of patient-centered care •Collaborates with online
medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex
patients in transport •Communicates patients' clinical information
clearly and accurately in verbal and written format •Clearly and
accurately documents pertinent information in the patients' medical
record •Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices
and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient
care •Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
•Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in
coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator •Maintains a safe
and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families
•Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures
•Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications Requirements:
•High School Diploma required •Completion of an accredited
paramedic program •Completion of an approved emergency vehicle
driving course prior to release from orientation •3-5 years'
Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system.
Prefer Critical Care experience. •Tennessee Paramedic preferred, or
National Registry Paramedic w/ TN Paramedic obtained by completion
of orientation. •ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life
Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientation •BLS - Basic
Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion
of orientation •PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation
•CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains
specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C) •Unrestricted
Driver's License with clean driving history, and must maintain a
good driving record •Ability to lift, carry, and balance a minimum
of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance,
to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feet •Demonstrated
high level of clinical competence •Effective interpersonal skills,
including verbal and written communication •Basic math skills
Keywords: Priority Ondemand, Marietta , Paramedic - Critical Care, Healthcare , Chattanooga, Georgia
