Saint Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee is seeking a licensed Paramedic to join its clinical team at this 479-bed, full-service acute care hospital. This role places you at the center of a high-acuity, multi-specialty environment — working alongside physicians and nurses to deliver direct patient care across assigned departments. The hospital operates nationally recognized Centers of Excellence and serves as an academic training site, making this an exceptional setting for a paramedic who wants depth of exposure and long-term career growth.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, and auto and home insurance
- Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location
Practice Highlights
- 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue, Memphis, TN
- Paramedic holds shift accountability for patient care delivery in accordance with recognized techniques, standards of practice, and hospital policy
- Provides personal assistance, medical attention, and emotional support to patients and family members
- Functions as an integrated member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, performing delegated patient care duties within the assigned department
- Centers of Excellence on campus: Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center
- Surgical Services includes a dedicated Center for Robotic Surgery
- Academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residency programs
- Accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
- Recognized for quality of care by UnitedHealthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) training program
- Active Paramedic license required
- Current BLS certification required
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required — must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not current at time of hire
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire
- Prior paramedic experience required; emergency room experience strongly preferred
About the Community
Memphis, Tennessee sits on the banks of the Mississippi River and offers a distinctive blend of Southern culture, world-class music heritage, and a cost of living well below the national average. The city is home to a thriving food scene, the iconic Beale Street entertainment district, and major professional sports franchises, while remaining within a short drive of outdoor recreation across the Mid-South region. Memphis is a major medical hub with a strong academic health presence, making it an ideal city for clinicians who want urban amenities, cultural richness, and meaningful career development without the cost burden of larger coastal markets.