Paramedic

About the Role

The Paramedic provides clinical services by delivering advanced emergency medical assessment, treatment, and transport for patients in prehospital and interfacility settings. This role functions as a lead clinician on the EMS unit, performing advanced life support interventions within the paramedic scope of practice and in accordance with Trinity Health policies, established EMS protocols, and regulatory standards. The Paramedic supports coordinated, timely patient care across the continuum by working closely with EMT partners, dispatch, emergency department staff, and other healthcare professionals in a collaborative, high-reliability team environment focused on safety, clinical excellence, and effective communication in dynamic emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support (ALS) assessment, treatment, and transport in prehospital and interfacility settings within paramedic scope of practice and EMS protocols.
• Lead the EMS crew in delivering patient care, making clinical decisions, and coordinating on-scene activities.
• Administer medications, perform advanced airway management, and use cardiac and monitoring equipment as indicated.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely in required EMS and hospital systems.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, first responders, and receiving facility staff; provide concise and accurate handoffs.
• Participate in training, skills maintenance, and quality improvement initiatives; support equipment and vehicle readiness.