Paramedic – Memphis, TN
Memphis, TN
Posted Jun 19
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Tennessee is $33/hr, across 154 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Paramedic – Memphis, TN | Join the Fastest-Growing EMS Team in the Region
Vital Medical Transport in Memphis is hiring skilled, high-performing Paramedics for Full-Time and Part-Time positions. If you want competitive pay, consistent scheduling, strong clinical leadership, and advancement opportunities, this is a premier EMS position in the Memphis area.
Why Paramedics Choose Vital Medical Transport Competitive pay & benefits
Full-time and part-time openings
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New Memphis division with strong growth potential
High clinical standards & supportive leadership
Roles in both emergency and non-emergency medical transport
Our goal is to build the most respected and reliable Paramedic team in Memphis.
Position: Paramedic (EMT-P) – Memphis, TN What You’ll Do
As a Vital Paramedic, you will provide advanced emergency and non-emergency medical care across the Memphis region, including:
Responding to emergency and interfacility medical calls
Performing ALS assessments and lifesaving interventions
Administering medications per Standing Medical Orders
Reading and interpreting EKGs
Operating advanced EMS equipment
Delivering patient care throughout transport
Lifting, transferring, and moving patients safely
Completing accurate and detailed Patient Care Reports (PCRs)
Cleaning, restocking, and maintaining equipment
Safely driving and operating an ambulance
This role is ideal for Paramedics seeking stable, well-managed EMS employment in Memphis.
Requirements
Skills, Education & Required Qualifications Must be 18+ years old
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Tennessee Paramedic License
Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
High proficiency in BLS-level patient care
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organization and problem-solving abilities
Current CPR Certification
Preferred Credentials ACLS
Phtls
ITLS
National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P)
Conditions of Employment Post-offer physical exam
Drug screening
Note: Marijuana is illegal in Tennessee; a positive test voids the offer
Criminal background check
Possible annual TB and rubella screening
Must follow the Vital Medical Transport Compliance Program
Must maintain all required certifications and licenses
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Paramedics must be able to work effectively in
Extreme outdoor temperatures and varied environments
High-stress and high-noise situations
Settings involving fumes, smoke, odors, and hazardous materials
Situations involving blood and blood-borne pathogens
Physical requirements include
Lifting, pushing, and pulling 100+ lbs
Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and walking
Calm, rapid decision-making in emergency settings
Apply Today
If you’re a committed Paramedic looking for a top-tier EMS employer in Memphis, we encourage you to apply today. Vital Medical Transport is growing—and we’re ready to bring on Paramedics who want to grow with us.
Compensation details: 24-30.5 Hourly Wage
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Requirements
- Skills, Education & Required Qualifications
- Must be 18+ years old
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Tennessee Paramedic License
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
- High proficiency in BLS-level patient care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organization and problem-solving abilities
- Current CPR Certification
- Preferred Credentials: ACLS
- Preferred Credentials: PHTLS
- Preferred Credentials: ITLS
- Preferred Credentials: National Registry Paramedic (NREMT-P)
- Preferred Credentials: Conditions of Employment
- Preferred Credentials: Post-offer physical exam
- Preferred Credentials: Drug screening
- Preferred Credentials: Note: Marijuana is illegal in Tennessee; a positive test voids the offer
- Preferred Credentials: Criminal background check
- Preferred Credentials: Possible annual TB and rubella screening
- Preferred Credentials: Must follow the Vital Medical Transport Compliance Program
- Preferred Credentials: Must maintain all required certifications and licenses
- Preferred Credentials: Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Place
- City
- Memphis, TN
- Median rent
- $1,181/mo
- Local household income
- $51,736/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
- Address
- 8400 Wolf Lake Dr Ste 101, Bartlett, TN 38133, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Memphis area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Memphis blends Southern hospitality with a rich musical heritage along the Mississippi River. Nurses enjoy affordable living, renowned barbecue culture, and vibrant downtown energy. The city's healthcare sector is anchored by major medical centers, offering diverse career opportunities in a metropolis famous for blues, soul, and rock 'n' roll history.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Vital Medical Transport is a professional emergency medical services and patient transport company headquartered in Memphis, TN. The organization provides a comprehensive range of services including Emergency 911 Response with advanced life support capabilities available 24/7, Specialty/Critical Care Transport for…
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