Paramedic or EMT - Ambulance, PRN

SPH Careers 2023 • Helena, MT

80d

About The Position

This position’s primary responsibility is 911 response, inter-facility transports, public assistance, and Emergency Department assistance as needed.

Requirements

• 2 Years of practical experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred.
• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a Paramedic course or equivalent is required.
• Associate of Applied Science or equivalent is preferred.
• Must participate in annual refresher training and continuing education in order to maintain licensure.
• State of Montana Paramedic or Registered Nurse with recent Certificate of Equivalency or Physician Assistant licensure required.
• National (NREMT) certification preferred.
• BLS Required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP PHTLS, and EVOC certifications are required within the earliest reasonable offering / within one year.
• Critical Care Transport endorsement within 18 months.
• Current Montana State driver’s license and excellent driving record is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and promote cohesive patient care management as a part of a prehospital multidisciplinary team.
• Provide thorough assessment, and treatment of medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies.
• Respond to emergency / non-emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the ill and injured.
• Safely operating emergency vehicles in high-stress situations, within a variety of responses and road / traffic conditions.
• Assist and provide clinical and technical assessments and treatments as needed, for patient care in the Emergency Department and within the hospital facilities.
• Provide an immediate course of treatment en route to hospital or at the scene.
• Frequent use of technical equipment including IV infusion pumps, patient monitors, defibrillators, ECG machines, ventilators, etc. in order to treat, resuscitate, and stabilize patients.
• Carry out certain invasive procedures when necessary, and within scope of practice, such as Intubation, IV insertion, Medication administration, Cardioversion, Cricothyrotomy, Thoracotomy, etc.
• Calculation and administration of medication dosages and medication infusion rates in response to dynamic patient conditions.
• Collection and interpretation of diagnostic data, coupled with clinical decision making, with the goal of promoting and restoring patients’ health.
• Continuous monitoring of the patient's condition.
• Liaise with members of other emergency services, such as the police, fire departments, Quick Response Units and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate patient care.
• Positive interaction with members of the public and family members present at the scene.
• Clean, decontaminate, and check vehicles and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness.
• Perform routine maintenance of EMS equipment.
• Produce timely and thorough Patient Care Reports in regards to relevant patient history, condition, and treatment.
• Interact with the community under the premise of promoting prevention and wellness.
• Remain abreast of current and changing practices with the contest of evidence based medicine.
• Mentor and supervise students and new staff.
• Assisting in the Emergency Department is expected and allowed under the Nursing Delegation Rule and will be within the scope of practice to the level of Paramedic.
• Availability should be directed to the Charge Nurse. Such duties may include vital signs, IV insertions, preparation of rooms, direct observation of patients, procedure assistance, and various jobs that can assist in patient care and the Emergency Department flow.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED