Paramedic

Paramedic Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary. Reports to: Director of Emergency FLSA: Non-exempt Education: Associate's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure Licenses: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date Handle with Care certification to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision; must work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, assists with patient assessments and treatments Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition Documents patient care given Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting; maintains examination areas Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates #J-18808-Ljbffr