Lead Paramedic - Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

Duties

• Greets and prepares patient for provider examination and treatment.
• Performs general nursing care to patients.
• Affirms prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with paramedic standards.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition to provider.
• Administers medications (PO, Injections, and IV) authorized for paramedic administration under clinic policy/Medical Director approval.
• Performs point of care testing as well as EKGs, splinting, crutch fitting, phlebotomy, and intravenous therapy.
• Administers immunizations as directed by the Advanced Practice Nurse/Physician.
• Evaluates caregivers yearly for competencies and performance on clinical skills.
• Oversees delegation.

Qualifications

• All required education is a minimum requirement. Higher levels of education are acceptable.
• H.S. Diploma- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Accredited Paramedic Training Program required.
• Missouri license Paramedic required upon hire.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS or PEARS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• A.H.A. BLS medical provider certification required within 90 days of hire.
• CPI course required within 90 days of hire.
• 1 Year- Paramedic working experience preferred.