FIND YOUR EMS CAREER PATH
We take pride in the various career paths we offer our employees. The EMS industry is growing, and demand for qualified professionals in all areas of our business is on the rise. Providing career-advancement tracks is important to us and enhances our value as an employer when we can train and promote from within our ranks. We are also committed to fostering the next generation of EMS leaders and offer highly specialized training for individuals interested in management roles.
| Job Title | Company | City | State | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Operator - Knoxville, TN APPLY | Priority Ambulance | Knoxville | TN | 37912 |
| Dispatcher - Knoxville, TN APPLY | Priority Ambulance | Knoxville | TN | 37912 |
| EMT - Priority Ambulance - Knoxville APPLY | Priority Ambulance | Knoxville | TN | 37912 |
| EMT Trainee - Knoxville, TN APPLY | Priority Ambulance | Knoxville | TN | 37912 |
| Paramedic - Knoxville, TN APPLY | Priority Ambulance | Knoxville | TN | 37912 |
| Paramedic - Loudon County, TN APPLY | Priority Ambulance | Lenoir City | TN | 37771 |
Position: Ambulance Operator
Company: Priority Ambulance
Location: Knoxville, TN
Definition:
Provides scheduled and unscheduled medical transportation services and delivers the passenger to the appropriate location.
Responds to hospitals, nursing homes and other locations to provide medical transportation services.
Provides safe medical team and/or passenger movement from/to wheelchair/stretcher at home, hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities.
Provides passenger safety monitoring, enroute to destination and during transportation to, from and/or between facilities.
Provides passenger monitoring per state law, adhering to company, local, regional, and state guidelines.
Performs other duties as directed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Clean driving record
- Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
- Currently licensed, certified or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
- Currently certified in CPR by the AHA or other appropriate organization.
- Currently certified in First Aid by the ARC or other appropriate organization.
- Must become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician within one year of hire.
- Currently licensed with the appropriate level of state motor vehicle operator’s license.
- Currently has a clean driving record as approved by company vehicle liability insurer.
- Most successfully complete a CEVO ambulance driver safety classroom and practical course.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
- Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, public safety personnel and medical staff.
- Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with passengers, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on the company.
- Must demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of high quality passenger care.
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to pass a DOT physical.
- The ability to reach, push and pull.
- The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- The ability to walk up and down stairs without difficulty.
- The ability to bend, stoop, squat and kneel for long periods of time.
- The ability to walk a distance of one quarter of a mile without difficulty.
- The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.
- The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds without difficulty.
- The ability to lift and maneuver 150 pounds up and down two flights of stairs without difficulty.
Reports To:
- Field Supervisor or Operations Manager as appropriate for all operational activities.
Position: Dispatcher
Location: Knoxville, TN
Definition:
Under the direction of the Dispatch Supervisor, a Dispatcher will be responsible for the deployment and tracking and movement of units on an ongoing basis throughout the day per local System Status Management Plan. They will broadcast orders to crews regarding runs, emergencies and general information.
Dispatchers will operate radio, telephone, or computer equipment relay information or orders to proper individuals or members of management.
In addition, the dispatcher, under Emergency Medical Dispatch protocol, will be required to take caller information, determine the nature of the run request, dispatch runs (emergent and non-emergent) to the crews in an appropriate and timely manner, and record pertinent information.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must possess a high degree of personal integrity and responsibility.
- Currently licensed, certified or registered by the appropriate state agencies.
- Currently certified in Emergency Medical Dispatch by MPDS or other appropriate organization.
- Must have the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, using good judgment.
- Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, hectic, high pressure environment.
- Must have the ability to simultaneously manage multiple activities without error.
- Must have superior spatial orientation ability in order to be able to read and interpret maps.
- Must have good computer skills and be able to type at least 30 words per minute.
- Must have the ability to work efficiently and interact in a constructive and professional manner with other employees, public safety personnel and medical staff.
- Must have the ability to interact effectively and professionally with patients, customers, clients, family members, bystanders, and the general public in such a manner as to reflect positively on the company.
- Must demonstrate a level of skill and ability consistent with the provision of quality customer care.
- Prefer previous or current certification as Emergency Medical Technician.
Physical Requirements:
- The ability to reach, push and pull.
- The ability to sit for long periods of time.
- The ability to use phones and radios to communicate with callers, crews and other staff
- The ability use mouse or keyboard to input data into computer over long periods of time.
- The ability to view graphic and text data on multiple computer screens for long periods of times.
- The ability to complete all job duties during any and all hours of the day and night.
Reports To:
- Dispatch Supervisor or Communications Director as appropriate for all operational activities.
Position: EMT (Basic or Advanced)
Location: Knox County, TN
Location: Knox County, TN
Company: Priority Ambulance
The Priority Ambulance family is seeking EMTs to serve in Knox County serving hospital and medical facility clients. Our business is expanding is Knox County, and we need additional team members that share our mission of exceptional patient care and friendly customer service. Flexible full- and part-time schedules are available.
Job Summary
The EMT functions on BLS and ALS Ambulances as directed. Safely operates vehicle to/from pick up and drop off locations. Provides BLS patient care and movement. Documents all transports completely per company SOP. Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
State of Tennessee Driver’s License
State of Tennessee EMT Certification
AHA Basic Life Support Certification
Physically Able to Perform Job Duties
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Including Pay for Prior EMS Experience
Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
Health, Dental, Pharmacy & Vison Insurance
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
401k Retirement Savings Program
Company Provided Uniforms
Tuition Assistance for Paramedic Training
Ongoing Continuing Education
Schedule and Basing
Variety of 8, 10, 12 and 14-hour day and night shifts, 24/7/365 based at Knox County headquarters, 910 Callahan Drive, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37912.
Paramedic (EMT-P)
Location: Knox County, TN
Location: Knox County, TN
Priority Ambulance is seeking paramedics to serve in Knox County serving hospital and medical facility clients. Our business is expanding is Knox County, and we need additional team members that share our mission of exceptional patient care and friendly customer service. Flexible full- and part-time schedules are available.
Our team is a supportive family that works together to deliver exceptional patient care with a smile. Our management team goes the extra mile for its employees working alongside them and making sure they have the resources they need to serve our patients
We show that we value the talent and dedication of our team by offering competitive salaries, great benefits, flexible schedules and continuing education opportunities to help them set and achieve professional goals.
Priority Ambulance is a member of the Priority Ambulance family of companies, the fastest-growing private ambulance service in the country. Being a part of a rapidly-growing, innovative national team brings Priority employees additional opportunities for career advancement, continuing education and training.
Job Summary
Functions as Paramedic on ALS and CCT Ambulances as directed. Safely operates vehicle to/from pick up and drop off locations. Provides ALS patient care and movement. Documents all transports completely per company SOP. Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver’s License
State of Tennessee or National Registry Paramedic Certification
AHA Basic Life Support Certification
AHA Advanced Life Support Certification
Physically Able to Perform Job Duties
Compensation
Competitive Pay
Including Pay for Prior EMS Experience
Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
Health, Dental, Pharmacy & Vison Insurance
Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
401k Retirement Savings Program
Company Provided Uniforms
Ongoing Continuing Education
Schedule and Basing
Variety of 8, 10, 12 and 14-hour day and night shifts 24/7/365 based at Knox County headquarters, 910 Callahan Drive, Suite 101, Knoxville, TN 37912. Full and part time position now available.
Paramedic (EMT-P) - 911 Unit
Location: Lenoir City, TN (Loudon County)
Location: Lenoir City, TN (Loudon County)
The Priority Ambulance family is seeking paramedics to serve in the Loudon County 9-1-1 EMS system. Flexible full- and part-time schedules are available.
Priority Ambulance has been the emergency provider to the Knoxville community since 2014 and our exceptional staff has helped us continually improve performance and give back to our community through school training, support community organizations, festivals and events. Our community is our priority and that makes Priority Ambulance a great place to work.
Our team is a supportive family that works together to deliver exceptional patient care with a smile. Our management team goes the extra mile for its employees working alongside them and making sure they have the resources they need to serve our patients
Job Summary
The EMT-P functions as Paramedic on 911 response ambulance operating in Loudon County, Tennessee. Safely operates vehicle to/from pick up and drop off locations. Provides ALS patient care and movement. Documents all transports completely per company SOP. Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• State of Tennessee or National Registry Paramedic Certification
• AHA Basic Life Support Certification
• AHA Advanced Life Support Certification
• Physically Able to Perform Job Duties
• Minimum One Year Prior EMS Field Experience
Compensation
• Competitive Pay
• Including Pay for Prior EMS Experience
• Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Pharmacy & Vison Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k Retirement Savings Program
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Ongoing Continuing Education
Bonus:
- Sign on bonus available
- Relocation assistance available
- Reciprocity fees paid
Schedule and Basing
Variety of 12-hour and 24-hour shifts 24/7/365 based at Loudon County stations. Full and part time positions now available.
TRAINING ACADEMY
Our training academies are designed by experienced professionals to provide
the highest quality education and training to support your career in EMS.
EMT Basic Class - 2021
40-hour weekly schedule
(includes 80 total clinical hours)
Class begins August 30, 2021; 10-week course
Priority Ambulance will provide all tuition, certification fees and classroom wage at no cost to the student. Our EMT Course is held in conjunction with Roane State Community College and follows the National Standard Curriculum as defined by the NREMT.
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LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
The Priority Ambulance family of companies values EMS leadership and recognizes that commitment through the Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation. The Foundation has developed a unique and distinctive path for career advancement to promising EMS leaders of the future. The year-long EMS Leadership of Tomorrow program offers educational and mentoring opportunities to qualified professionals in and outside of the EMS industry. Hands-on coursework is taught during weeklong sessions hosted quarterly at various locations throughout the country.
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