Paramedic Ground Transport

About the role

The Ground Paramedic provides advanced medical care, transports patients to appropriate medical facilities, and participates in ongoing training to maintain certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced medical care, including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of patients.
• Safely drives and operates ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
• Transports patients to appropriate medical facilities while ensuring their safety and stability.
• Maintains effective communication with dispatch, hospital staff, police, fire personnel, and other necessary parties.
• Accurately completes and maintains Patient Care Reports, files, and forms.
• Cleans and maintains medical equipment, vehicles, and living quarters.
• Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain paramedic certification and stay current with medical protocols.
• Supervises and ensures the quality and accuracy of care provided by EMTs and other emergency personnel.
• Provides patient education on various health topics, including disease management and prevention.
• Acts as healthcare navigators for patients.
• Provides transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay.
• Vaccines and manages medication inventories.
• Coordinates resources and provides patient care in diverse and non-traditional settings.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Paramedic course.
• Obtain Paramedic license in state of operation within 120 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Current valid driver license in good standing.

Qualifications

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.
• Paramedic National Registry Certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment).
• Attendance License (Before start of employment).

Skills

• Patient Care
• Advanced Medication Knowledge and Administration
• Emergency Medical Services
• Safe Patient Handling
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance
• Acting as healthcare navigators for patients
• Providing transitional care for patients after discharge
• Vaccinations
• Medication inventories
• Resource coordination
• Basic medical therapeutics

Benefits

Intermountain Health offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Lifestyle programs to support overall well-being.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching.
• Healthcare coverage options.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $24.30 - $37.52.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48