EMT-Paramedic - Emergency Services

Baxter Health•Mountain Home, AR

About The Position

The Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic provides efficient, immediate care to patients in emergency and non-emergency situations. The role delivers Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS), including CPR, AED use, ventilation, hemorrhage control, IV and medication administration, advanced airway management including RSI procedures, and advanced cardiac and stroke care such as ACLS. The paramedic works to stabilize patients and maintains required certifications, including ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, and NIMS. The role documents all aspects of care provided under the direction of EMS services, operates an ambulance safely in varied weather and road conditions, and performs other responsibilities identified by the service medical director and service manager. The position requires operating hospital ambulance vehicles throughout scheduled shifts and providing patient care in varied and potentially stressful environments. The paramedic collaborates with emergency responders, medical providers, agencies, and other employees to provide patient care, and must remain professional while communicating with patients, families, colleagues, and the public. This is a safety-sensitive position under Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited EMT-P program.
Current Arkansas EMT-P license in good standing and maintenance of national and state licenses.
American Heart Association CPR certification, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS.
Valid Class D driver's license and a satisfactory driving record meeting the hospital's insurance carrier requirements for operating hospital vehicles.
At least 19 years of age to meet hospital driving-policy insurance requirements.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
Ability to make effective decisions, including in high-stress situations.
Ability to read and interpret required documents and write or document required reports and correspondence.
Working knowledge of computers and ambulance equipment, including radio, communications, Lifeline computer console, ambulance cot, BLS equipment, and ALS equipment.
Ability to work cooperatively with employees, providers, and medical agencies.
Working knowledge of the BRMC EMS coverage area, including major highways and towns.
Knowledge of BLS theory and skills as they relate to the clinical area, and of EMS operations, theory, practice, and standard protocols.
Ability to speak and hear continuously and communicate effectively.
Ability to stand, walk, move freely, and frequently bend, twist, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch during scheduled shifts.
Ability to function professionally in adverse or stressful situations and maintain a calm demeanor.
Ability to ascend and descend stairs, hike rugged terrain, climb steep embankments, enter confined spaces, and crouch, crawl, grip, and grasp.
Ability to enter private homes and adapt to individual environmental conditions.
Keen hearing and visual acuity while driving and monitoring patients and conditions.
Ability to initiate and continue CPR for extended periods, including in uncontrolled environments.
Ability to perform auto extrication using 30 pounds or more of equipment.
Mental and emotional ability to handle excessive stress.
Previous experience is preferred but not required; the employer is willing to train an individual with a desire and initiative to learn.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an EMT-Paramedic.

Responsibilities

Provide BLS and ALS care, including CPR, AED use, ventilation, hemorrhage control, IV and medication administration, advanced airway management including RSI, and advanced cardiac and stroke care.
Stabilize patients in emergency and non-emergency situations.
Maintain required certifications, including ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, NIMS, and other certifications.
Document all aspects of care provided under the direction of EMS services.
Operate hospital ambulance vehicles safely in various weather and road conditions throughout scheduled shifts.
Follow traffic rules and maintain a safe environment for the crew and other traffic during emergency responses.
Respond to ambulance calls, evacuate patients and scenes, assess patients, and implement care for one or more patients.
Push, pull, lift, and transfer stretchers, equipment, and patients, including in excess of 180 pounds when required.
Provide psychological support to peers, patient families, and bystanders as needed.
Communicate and work cooperatively with patients, families, coworkers, medical staff, physicians, students, emergency responders, and agencies.
Use personal protective equipment to limit exposure to hazardous substances, blood, bodily fluids, and chemicals.
Perform other responsibilities identified by the service medical director and service manager.