? Immediate Start! Paramedic Transport | Pedi-Flite | Full-Time Jackson | Le Bonheur Children's
Company: Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
Location: Jackson
Posted on: July 10, 2025
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Job Description:
If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come
join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer
of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich
organization where Associates can grow their career caring for
others. For over a century, we've served the health care needs of
the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Responsible for the
primary care of ill/ injured patients at the referring facility and
during transports to the receiving facility. Responsible for
relaying information regarding the patient condition to the medical
control physician and working with team members and medical control
to develop an individualized, evidence based, plan of care for each
patient. In addition, complies with Pedi-Flite policy and
procedure, hospital policies, and regulatory agency requirements.
Participates in quality improvement and marketing for the
Pedi-Flite program and serves as an educator and special resource
provider of critical care services. Models appropriate behavior as
exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means
carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and
impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a
deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving
for excellence. A Brief Overview Responsible for the primary care
of ill/ injured patients at the referring facility and during
transports to the receiving facility. Responsible for relaying
information regarding the patient condition to the medical control
physician and working with team members and medical control to
develop an individualized, evidence based, plan of care for each
patient. In addition, complies with Pedi-Flite policy and
procedure, hospital policies, and regulatory agency requirements.
Participates in quality improvement and marketing for the
Pedi-Flite program and serves as an educator and special resource
provider of critical care services. Models appropriate behavior as
exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do *
Works collaborately with other Pediflite team members to provide
high quality pre-hospital and inter-facility advanced critical
care. * Transports patients via ground or air while practicing in
accordance with philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards of
the hospital. Functions within the guidelines of the protocols for
the transport program. * Responsible for assisting the team leader
in obtaining pertinent neonatal and child hood histories,
performing physical assessments and management plans. Performs
necessary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the scope of
practice of a paramedic. * Identifies, plans, implements, and
evaluates the stabilization of emergency care of the acutely ill
neonates, infants, children, and/or adolescents as team lead or in
collaboration with the team leader and medical control physicians.
* Performs diagnosistic and therapeutic procedures as indicate for
identification and management of problems including airway
management and assessment. This include but not limited to
endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. * Functions as
a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and
mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation. Assists
in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested,
i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. *
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical
personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts aircraft safety
briefings as needed. * May perform as team leader and assist in
delivery of patient care using age and developmentally appropriate
interventions according to individual licensure, departmental
protocols, and standards of care. Education/Formal Training
Requirements * Technical Degree or Diploma Paramedic Work
Experience Requirements * 1-3 years Driving an ambulance * 5-7
years Emergency Medical Technician * 3-5 years Paramedic Licenses
and Certifications Requirements * Class D License with F (For-Hire
Endorsement) Tennessee Motor Vehicle * Mississippi EMS Driver
certification Mississippi State Department of Health * Paramedic
Mississippi - Mississippi State Department of Health * Paramedic
Tennessee Issuer -TBD * BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart
Association * Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR) American Heart Association *
Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association *
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Working knowledge of emergency
care procedures and techniques and a thorough understanding of
their application in the medical transportation environment. *
Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines,
including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1
year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13
years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all
ages. * Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills
and strong attention to detail. * Knowledgeable and competent in
psychomotor skills outlined under the scope of practice of a
Paramedic. * Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex
written materials, such as patient records. * Ability to
communicate verbally with associates, physicians, patients, family
members, other outside professionals. * Ability to work without
close supervision and to exercise independent judgment and critical
thinking skills in both simple and difficult situations. * Ability
to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and projects to maintain
control of workflow. * Ability to work independently and tolerate
high stress levels. Supervision Provided by this Position * There
are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this
position. Physical Demands * The physical activities of this
position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking,
reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. *
Must have good balance and coordination. * The physical
requirements of this position are: heavy work - exerting up to 150
lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force
frequently. * The Associate is required to have close visual acuity
including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform
an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing
data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or
extensive reading. * Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient
contact. * Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to
hazardous or poisonous materials. * Ability to react quickly and
appropriately to emergency situations. * Due to aircraft
restrictions, weight must be 230 pounds or less. Our Associates are
passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the
patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One
culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care
and unity. Education: Technical Degree or Diploma: Paramedic
(Required) Work Experience: Driving an ambulance, Emergency Medical
Technician, Paramedic Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support - American Heart Association, BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American
Heart Association, Class D License with F - Tennessee - Tennessee
Motor Vehicle, Emergency Medical Personnel Tennessee - Tennessee
Emergency Medical Services Division, EMS Driver - Mississippi State
Department of Health, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- American Heart Association, Paramedic Mississippi - Mississippi
State Department of Health, Pediatric Advanced Life Support -
American Heart Association, Pediatric Trauma Life Support -
International Trauma Life Support, STABLE - Neonatal - American
Association for Respiratory Care Boasting one of the South's
largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a
thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see
each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
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