Paramedic Ground Transport

Intermountain Health

1d • $24 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ground Paramedic demonstrates advanced critical thinking capabilities in working autonomously and in collaboration with other health care providers in the delivery of care to critically ill patients in diverse and non-traditional settings.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Paramedic course
• Must obtain Paramedic license in state of operation within 120 days
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
• Current valid driver license in good standing
• Patient Care
• Advanced Medication Knowledge and Administration
• Emergency Medical Services
• Safe Patient Handling
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Teamwork
• Documentation
• Regulatory Compliance

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
• Paramedic National Registry Certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must obtain within 120 days of hire and maintain throughout employment)
• Attendance License (Before start of employment)

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced medical care, including evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of patients.
• Safely drives and operates ambulances and other emergency vehicles.
• Transports patients to appropriate medical facilities while ensuring their safety and stability.
• Maintains effective communication with dispatch, hospital staff, police, fire personnel, and other necessary parties.
• Accurately completes and maintains Patient Care Reports, files, and forms.
• Cleans and maintains medical equipment, vehicles, and living quarters.
• Participates in ongoing training and continuing education to maintain paramedic certification and stay current with medical protocols.
• Provides supervision and ensures the quality and accuracy of care provided by EMTs and other emergency personnel.
• Provides patient education on various health topics, including disease management and prevention.
• CHEMS: Provides continued or follow-up care that can prevent unnecessary readmissions, or 911 calls from those patients within the community.
• Acting as healthcare navigators for patients.
• Transitional care for patients after they are discharged from a hospital stay.
• Vaccinations.
• Medication inventories.
• Resource coordination.
• Basic medical therapeutics.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed