Paramedic, Full-Time, Nights, 6 shifts on, 6 shifts off

Unity Health • Jacksonville, AR

114d

About The Position

Provides assistance with the care for clients according to established standards and practices. Performs delegated tasks in accordance with physician’s orders and under the direct supervision of either the physician or the RN responsible for emergency services in the emergency department. The Paramedic will not perform any procedures outside of the emergency department. In no event may a Paramedic perform a procedure on a patient in the ED that he or she is not certified to do by the office of EMS, Arkansas Department of Health, and governing board. Consideration is given in the provision of care for the age and developmental status of the patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Paramedic program.
• Current National Registry Paramedic certification.
• Current Arkansas Department of Health, Division of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Paramedic certification.
• BLS certification required.
• One-year field experience preferred (after internship) as a paramedic in an advanced life support service.
• Experience within one year of application.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification preferred.
• PALS certification preferred.
• TNCC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the care for clients according to established standards and practices.
• Performs delegated tasks in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Works under the direct supervision of either the physician or the RN responsible for emergency services.
• Ensures not to perform any procedures outside of the emergency department.
• Provides care considering the age and developmental status of the patient.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree