Paramedic

Lifepoint Health•Johnstown, PA

31d

About The Position

Transport Paramedic Responds to requests for emergency and non-emergency medical transport and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary. Reports to: Prehospital Operations Manager FLSA: Non-exempt Education: High school graduate or equivalent; completion of PA state approved paramedic course with certificate Job Summary Provides safe, efficient and effective inter-facility transport to a wide variety of ill and injured patients representing Conemaugh Health System. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the treatment outcome of patients of all ages including the neonate, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations as defined by the paramedic scope of practice through Department of Health Guidelines. Mission Responsibilities: Core Competencies Contributes to achievement of our Mission and Vision of the organization: Adapting to Change - Responds to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives. Continuous Improvement - Acts to constantly improve the level of clinical and non-clinical outcomes and level of customer satisfaction in both individual and team work processes. Customer Focus - Demonstrates concern for meeting or exceeding internal and external customers expectations/requirements in a manner that provides satisfaction for the customer. Innovation/Creativity - Generates creative and valuable ideas and uses them to develop new or improved processes or services Teamwork - Accomplishes tasks through working effectively with others and appreciating the value and commitment of every member. Service Excellence - Strives toward achievement of the Standards of Performance.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Completion of a PA state approved paramedic course with certificate
Current active field experience as an ALS Provider with active medical command status.
Current Pennsylvania EMT-P certification with active EMSVO endorsement
Current Pennsylvania driver’s license with excellent driving record and no restrictions
PALS, ACLS
Exemplary interpersonal skills relating to patient care
Exemplary interpersonal skills related to external facilities and DEM interface
Highly skilled field practitioner for all age groups – neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
As defined by the physical requirements and working conditions form maintained by the Occupational Health Department.

Nice To Haves

Experience with interfacility transport program.
Neonatal resuscitation certification, PEPP, PHTLS/ITLS (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care during interfacility transport until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility or post acute facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS.
Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing continuing education and clinical experiences.
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies to assure readiness and immediate response for transport of patients to or from facility to facility.
Provides assistance within emergency department setting in accordance to scope of practice.
Maintains and completes all required licensure, certifications, continuing education, state and departmental requirements.
Serves as role model, educator, and clinical resource o Participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
Acts as a liaison and communicates hospital and program mission, values and goals.
Maintains the values as associated with the Ideal Patient Experience and Commitments to Excellence.
All other responsibilities as assigned in accordance with qualifications.