Paramedic

Mount Nittany Health•United States,

About The Position

Serves as a member of the Medical Center's Emergency Medical Services Team, responding to prehospital emergencies and providing patient care in accordance with Medical Center and departmental policies and standards, applicable laws, and accepted Paramedic practices and protocols. The role also supports patient care in the Emergency Department and other areas of the Medical Center when permitted and appropriately supervised. The Paramedic assists with daily EMS operations, vehicle and equipment readiness, inventory, documentation, and maintaining clean and safe work areas. The position receives minimal supervision from the EMS Manager and supervises Emergency Medical Technicians during patient care activities.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Paramedic training program, or completion of an accredited nursing program if applying as a Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN).
Current Pennsylvania Department of Health license as an EMT-Paramedic, or qualification as a Health Professional with a current EMSVO Endorsement.
Completion of Hazardous Material Operations Level training within one year after hire, with annual renewal.
Valid driver's license.
Meet American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) standards and renew every two years.
Meet American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) standards within four months of hire or transfer and renew every two years.
Meet American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) standards within six months of hire or transfer and renew every two years.
Ability to work as a team member and independently without supervision.
Knowledge of current Pennsylvania Department of Health Statewide Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support protocols.
Ability to work in low-light and confined-space conditions.
Ability to communicate verbally using telephone and radio equipment.
Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high-stress situations.
Ability to function despite loud noises and flashing lights.
Ability to safely operate an ambulance and Paramedic intercept vehicle in emergency mode.
Ability to function efficiently throughout an entire work shift without interruption.
Ability to accurately complete drug calculations.
Ability to read, speak, and write in English.
Ability to use a computer to complete Patient Care Reports.
Ability to read and follow road maps and use a GPS mapping system.
Ability to effectively address patients' emotional and medical needs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of post-high-school field experience as a Paramedic in an actively operating Advanced Life Support program.
Paramedic Board Certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and/or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.

Responsibilities

Respond to dispatched prehospital emergencies and provide medical treatment in accordance with program and regional protocols.
Assess patients and relay patient information to the medical command physician.
Administer state-approved medications and perform advanced Paramedic treatments as directed by medical command orders and protocols.
Respond to inter-facility transfers and function within the Paramedic scope of practice.
Assist healthcare professionals with patient care in the Emergency Department when needed and available, performing only certified skills and as permitted by Department of Health regulations.
Respond with the Emergency Department Physician to extraordinary life-threatening situations elsewhere in the Medical Center, performing certified skills under the physician's direct supervision.
Assist with the day-to-day activities and operations of the EMS Program.
Ensure routine and periodic maintenance and operation of EMS vehicles and equipment.
Check patient care supplies each shift, restock missing supplies, and replenish kits with supplies and medications after vehicles return to the Medical Center.
Complete state-approved Patient Care Reports promptly after emergency calls or transfers and maintain required forms and documentation.
Complete the daily vehicle maintenance checklist each shift and promptly notify the supervisor of faulty equipment or unusual events.
Consult with and keep the supervisor informed about activities, needs, and problems.
Keep vehicles, lounge, and garage clean, orderly, and safe.
Supervise Emergency Medical Technicians during patient care activities.
Perform related duties as assigned and follow Medical Center, department, and program policies.