Paramedic - ED, Day Shift Full Time

About the role

Provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment. Provides advanced-level medical care including evaluation, treatment and stabilization to the ill and injured. Has a comprehensive knowledge base and is able to diagnose and provide care for a broad range of medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound. Assesses a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment. Provides first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients according to acceptable medical practice standards.

• Provides individualized care plan for patient presentation according to acceptable medical practice standards, issued standing orders, on-line medical control and department policies and procedures.
• Provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment.
• Provides fundamental components of patient comfort, safety, privacy and respect within the perioperative setting.
• Identifies and develops areas of expertise within the surgical specialties.
• Conducts emergency medical classes as requested by department manager.
• Administers oral and intravenous medications.
• Intubates patients or performs surgical airway insertion (cricothyrotomy), and place catheters for venous access such as central venous lines.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Three years' full time experience in a 911 system: Preferred
• Paramedic license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association: Required
• AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification: Required
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC) or equivalent: Preferred
• Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required

Qualifications

Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required, Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.89 to $33.78. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Schedule

Day Shift, 12 Hours