Paramedic - Emergency Dept - Full Time Days - Novi

Job Title

Clinical/Allied Health

Employer

Henry Ford Providence Hospitals

Location

Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital

Unit

Emergency Department

Shift

7a - 730p / 36 hours per week

General Summary

Provides basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients.

Responsibilities

• 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/Licensure 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.