Paramedic, Emergency Department
PRN/OCC, Hours and Shifts vary
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. For 2020-21 Parkwest received recognition from U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10” hospitals in Tennessee.
Emergency Department:
At Parkwest Medical Center we strive to provide outstanding patient care during emergency situations. Our 39-bed Emergency Department provides care to patients experiencing medical emergencies, acute illnesses, and minor trauma. Staff works in a fast-paced environment to quickly assess conditions and stabilize patients in life-threatening emergencies such as stroke, cardiac events, severe injuries, as well as less urgent medical issues. The Emergency Department evaluates approximately 140 patients per day.
Our staff members include RNs, Paramedics, LPNs, ED Techs, and Health Unit Coordinators. Our department is high energy, and team-oriented, and customer satisfaction is a high priority. We currently use a self-scheduling module that covers a six-week period. Staff work three 12-hour shifts per week with an every other weekend rotation and two Mondays per month. Our night shift nursing staff enjoy extra weekends off as we employ traditional night weekend Baylor RN staff.
If you are a team-oriented, critical thinker, who enjoys a lively pace work environment, and you are passionate about saving lives, apply to join our ED today!
Position Summary:
Provide patient care as assigned, under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or a physician.
Recruiter: Jason Shubert || jshuber1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5393
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 authority.
Minimum Experience:
One (1) year of continuous experience as an EMT-P.
Licensure Requirements:
Must have and maintain paramedic licensure with the State of Tennessee. CPR required.
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