Paramedic – Chattanooga, TN | Join the Fastest-Growing EMS Team in the Region

Vital Medical Transport is expanding in Chattanooga, and we’re hiring high-performing Paramedics for Full-Time and Part-Time positions. If you want competitive pay, dependable scheduling, strong clinical support, and room to advance, this is a standout opportunity.

Why Paramedics Choose Vital Medical Transport

• Competitive compensation & benefits
   
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
   
• New Chattanooga division with real advancement potential
   
• Supportive leadership and high clinical standards
   
• Opportunities in both emergency and non-emergency settings
   

We aim to build Chattanooga’s most trusted and respected Paramedic team.

Position: Paramedic (EMT-P) – Chattanooga, TN

What You’ll Do

As a Vital Paramedic, you will deliver advanced emergency and non-emergency care, including:

• Responding to emergency and interfacility calls
   
• Performing ALS assessments and interventions
   
• Administering medications per Standing Orders
   
• Reading and interpreting EKGs
   
• Operating advanced EMS equipment
   
• Providing patient care throughout transport
   
• Lifting, transferring, and moving patients safely
   
• Completing accurate Patient Care Reports
   
• Cleaning, restocking, and maintaining equipment
   
• Safely operating an ambulance
   

This role suits Paramedics seeking long-term EMS stability and a well-led operation in Chattanooga.

 Skills, Education & Required Qualifications

• 18+ years old
   
• High School Diploma or GED
   
• Valid Tennessee Paramedic License
   
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
   
• Strong BLS-level proficiency
   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
   
• Strong organizational 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
   
  • Marijuana remains illegal in Tennessee; a positive result voids the offer
     
• Criminal background check
   
• Potential annual TB and rubella screening
   
• Compliance with the Vital Medical Transport Compliance Program
   
• Maintenance of all certifications and licenses
   

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Paramedics must be able to work in:

• Extreme temperatures and variable outdoor environments
   
• High-stress, high-noise, and fast-changing conditions
   
• Environments involving fumes, odors, and hazardous materials
   
• Situations with blood and blood-borne pathogens
   

Physical expectations include:

• Lifting, pushing, and pulling 100+ lbs
   
• Repeated standing, bending, kneeling, and walking
   
• Rapid, calm decision-making under pressure

Apply Today

If you’re a dedicated Paramedic seeking a high-standard EMS employer in Chattanooga, we encourage you to apply today. Vital Medical Transport is growing—and we’re looking for Paramedics ready to grow with us.