Paramedic Per Diem

Position Overview

SUMMARY (BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB)

Performs basic and advanced patient assessment and provides life support services to ensure patient care occurs at the scene and on route to the hospital. Identifies situations that require immediate intervention. Implements prescribed or delegated emergency measures safely, rapidly, and accurately. Validates the appropriateness of unusual medical control orders and functions as a patient advocate to assure medical control is aware of the patients present condition.

About the Role

Responds to dispatched emergency assignments expeditiously. Maintains a state of readiness to be able to respond to an assignment within sixty seconds under most circumstances. Assesses patient's current condition through physical and verbal exam via patient or others present. Collects all available pertinent patient information from patient, family and friends, medical records, and medications. Documents and relays accurately the patient's medications, dosage, and frequency to assure medical reconciliation whenever conditions permit. Provides appropriate and accurate patient report to medical control as indicated.

Responsibilities

• Performs infusion, medication administration, intubation and other advanced skills as listed under NJAC 8:41 including but not limited to continuous and 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring, cardiac pacing, needle thoracotomy, central line access, intravenous, and intraosseous access.
• Performs a rapid clinical assessment and determines if life threatening criteria is present. Interprets the limited history and physical exam while using caution to identify potential underlying critical issues.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and seeks appropriate medical consult or when indicated, implements standing orders, or radio failure protocols.
• Follows physician orders accurately and safely. Adheres to standing order and radio failure protocols as written. Adheres to approved standing and radio failure orders as appropriate. Assures orders received are appropriate for the patients condition.
• Demonstrates safety in all aspects of daily activities. Completes accurately a vehicle check sheet and assures safety concerns are addressed. Drives defensively while obeying New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission laws and follows emergency driving principles and practices that promote safe driving and minimize risk of injury or incident to life or property. Practices safe environmental and patient contact principals. Adheres to universal precautions when risk of contact with bodily fluids is anticipated. Assures sharps are accounted for and appropriately disposed of in accordance with CHS policies and procedures.
• Precepts new employees, students, and observers as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NJ or PA Paramedic license based on location. National Registry accepted but requires state reciprocity submission within 45 days of hire.
• Experience: One year EMS experience or pre-hospital emergency related experience.

Qualifications

• Intermediate computer skills.
• Special Training: ICS 100, NIMS 700, and HAZMAT awareness. Specialty courses.

Skills

• Mental, Behavioral And Emotional Abilities Usual Work Day: 12 Hours.

Benefits

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Sick Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

Pay

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.