Paramedic - Emergency Department - 36hr - Nights

General Summary Department: Emergency Schedule: 36hr per week; Night Shift; 7:00pm-7:30am Responsibilities Majority of the position will be receiving incoming calls from EMS and communicating information to doctors and nursing team to prepare for patient arrival. Will occasionally assist with patient care. Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients. Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse. Initiates and implements interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate. Provides population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions. Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public. Education/Experience Required High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Certification/License Required BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Paramedic credentialed from the Michigan Emergency Medical Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred. Certification specializing in ER Vehicle Operation preferred.Drivers License credentialed from the Michigan Bureau of Motor Vehicles preferred.Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Department: HFSJH Emergency Dept Moross Shift: Night Job Union Code: Not Applicable #J-18808-Ljbffr