Paramedic - Student Health

ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital-we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics-including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility.

Medical/Dental/Vision

• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
• Works in conjunction with the EMS Medical Director and for the EMS Manager within guidelines of the paramedic license. The Paramedic assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility. The Paramedic may also assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.

Provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. Performs medical and trauma patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders necessary and appropriate care within policy, protocol, and scope of practice.
Assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility.
Works in coordination with EMS Shift Supervisor and/or Lead Medic to complete EMS staff duties and assignments.
Accurately documents assessments and treatments of patients using the WATRS reporting system in accordance with Wyoming State statutes.
Provides service excellence to all customers.
Operates vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and departmental policies. Assures that ambulances and station are maintained, clean stocked, and ready for service at all times. When requested during surges in patient volumes, assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and participates in cost containment and economical utilization of supplies and equipment.
Contributes to CCH and EMS department operations through consistent involvement in duty shifts, special events, educational in-services, and committees.
Participates as preceptor of students and new personnel as needed.
Participates in departmental training program to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities required of their scope of practice.
Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH's policies and procedures.
High School graduate or GED equivalent and completion of accredited paramedic education program.
An associate degree or higher in related field preferred.

Wyoming Office of EMS issued paramedic license; Maintains paramedic license and knowledge of professional standards related to protocols, clinical practice, skill proficiency, staffing, and continuing education.

See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
PHTLS/BTLS, AMLS, PEPP course certifications preferred unless required by State of WY OEMS for renewal of paramedic license.
Emergency Vehicle Operations Course - Ambulance certification within 1 year of employment.

Minimum of 18 months EMT in addition to current paramedic license.
Licensure as IEMT and other prior hospital healthcare experience preferred.