Paramedic

Concentra•Clairton, PA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At Concentra, you will be a vital member of our patient care team and play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to our patients. Our mission is to improve the health of America's workforce, one patient at a time. Join us at Concentra and see how your clinical competency and compassion can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients you serve. The Paramedic will administer first-aid treatment and life support care to sick or injured persons in a pre-hospital setting. Paramedic is responsible for developing and maintaining programs of preventative physical care for employees, providing wellness training and performing health screenings.

Requirements

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED
Valid state EMT-P Certification/EMS license, required
Must maintain EMS license throughout employment
Current CPR and First Aid certifications
ACLS course completion required
At least two or more years of EMT/Paramedic experience
Experience to include participating in various administrative educational or medical support services
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Concentra Core Competencies of Service Mentality, Attention to Detail, Sense of Urgency, Initiative and Flexibility
Ability to make decisions or solve problems by using logic to identify key facts, explore alternatives, and propose quality solutions
The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
Outstanding service orientation and customer service skills
Knowledge of therapeutic modalities to apply appropriate treatment to treat injuries
Knowledge of clinical procedures and all processes involved in the delivery of a comprehensive medical program for employees
Medical knowledge of techniques and information needed to treat human injuries coupled with the ability to apply that knowledge to administer first aid/emergency care
Knowledge of anatomy, biology and human behavior and performance
Customer and personal service knowledge including needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Presentation skills for providing welling instruction
Mental skill to include inductive reasoning, critical thinking, judgment and decision making
Skilled at the operation and control of medical support equipment or systems
Exhibits problem sensitivity; monitors to make improvements or take corrective action
Communication skills to include active listening and the ability to speaking clearly and effectively; the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
Understanding of administration and management principles
Clerical skills

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate and implement a comprehensive injury and illness prevention program for employees
Administer prescribed first-aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle, performing such activities as application of splints, administration of oxygen or intravenous injections, treatment of minor wounds or abrasions, or administration of artificial resuscitation and recommends treatment or referrals of the injured employee to a medical facility
Act as liaison between employee/employer and Concentra Onsite Medical Center to arrange physical evaluations and coordinate and conduct post-injury rehabilitation for employees
Develop and maintain programs of preventative physical care for employees
Provide physical conditioning and wellness training to the employees
Conduct CPR/First Aid/Blood borne Pathogens Training
Conduct alcohol and urine drug screening by the employer and in accordance with state and federal regulations
Determine nature and extent of illness or injury, or magnitude of catastrophe, to establish first aid procedures to be followed or need for additional assistance, basing decisions on statements of persons involved, examination of victim or victims, and knowledge of emergency medical practice
Assist treatment center admitting personnel to obtain and record information related to victims' vital statistics and circumstances of emergency
Required to carry a pager to respond to after hour’s injuries.