Paramedic PRN

Paramedic PRN

Jeff Davis Hospital - Hazlehurst, GA 31539

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain high quality of patient care by assuming responsibility for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures.
• Respond to requests for emergency medical care, examine patients and report on patient condition to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone.
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator and EKS monitor, telemetry equipment, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections, CPR and other procedures and medications as required.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Prepare and submit EMS pre-hospital forms according to Gemsis Elite standards, patient records, and other forms as required.
• All aspects of patient movement including, but not limited to, lifting form the ground, lifting a patient while on the cot, lifting a patient in a stair chair, carrying a patient down steps in a stair chair or cot, moving patients from one surface to another.
• Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting.
• Read maps and route ambulance unit.
• Transport patients to medical facilities.
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures.
• Assure that emergency vehicle is completely inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the work shift.
• Complete daily report. Report on mechanical problems with the Maintenance Department and/or Supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness of vehicle an area station.
• Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications.
• Adheres to established pre-hospital care protocols.
• Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc.
• Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures.
• Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Train new staff members.
• Other duties that are deemed necessary by the CEO.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Current Georgia Paramedic certification
• Valid Driver's License
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• Must pass a written & oral evaluation, psychomotor evaluation, and complete a field training evaluation period as part of the credential establishing process during the first 90 days of employment.
• Experience preferred.