Paramedic, Ambulance Services-Midlands, FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

About The Position

The Paramedic provides advanced pre-hospital care, including patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency treatment. The role delivers basic and advanced life support, assesses patients and implements appropriate treatment plans, administers medications and performs procedures according to protocols, and safely transports patients while monitoring and documenting their condition. The Paramedic communicates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals; maintains accurate patient care reports and meets regulatory and organizational requirements; and participates in professional development, training, and quality improvement. The role also ensures emergency medical equipment and vehicles are clean, maintained, and ready for use, operates vehicles safely, and may perform Point of Care testing with administrative approval. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
State or provisional-approved Paramedic certification.
Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Chart.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals equipment, suction, and defibrillators.
Working knowledge of cardiac monitors, defibrillators, pulse oximeters, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, and other equipment.
Ability to demonstrate skill proficiency annually.
Ability to maintain professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
Decision-making skills, clinical skills, ability to collaborate with EMS teams and healthcare providers, ability to transport patients safely, and ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

One year of pre-hospital care experience.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and advanced life support interventions as needed.
Assess patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Administer medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols.
Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate patient care reports and comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Participate in continuous professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
Operate vehicles in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner.
Perform Point of Care testing with approval of Administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.