EVENT PARAMEDIC

Overview

Event Paramedic, Sports Med Outreach

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts

LeConte Medical Center Overview:

LeConte Medical Center is a part of Covenant Health, our region’s top-performing healthcare network and is a 79-bed community hospital located in the heart of Sevier County. We’re a full-service, not-for-profit hospital delivering modern medicine and compassionate care to the growing Sevier County community. LeConte offers a full range of health services, including top-tier specialists, a modern ER, and a beautiful Women’s Center. Learn more about our amazing facility at https://www.lecontemedicalcenter.com/about-leconte-medical-center/.

Position Summary:

Provide emergency medical service for Rocky Top Sports World, on behalf of LeConte Medical Center. Ideal candidate possesses the experience, and the decision-making and clinical skills to make treatment assessments based on quick injury evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Works with Athletic Trainer to provide emergency medical services for Rocky Top Sports World as part of LeConte Sports Medicine’s community outreach program.
• Demonstrates and executes the required skills and knowledge by responding to emergency medical situations, rendering an analysis on the situation/injury, and administering emergency medical care.
• Document all related activities/treatment by completing predetermined forms/reports, and maintaining all information in a confidential manner.
• Must display an ability to interpret written, oral and diagnostic form instructions and the ability to use good judgment and to remain calm in high stress situations.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:          

None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing

Minimum Experience:        

One (1) I year of EMS experience required.

Licensure Requirement:      

Must have current paramedic licensure in state of Tennessee.