EMS - FT Paramedic Variable Shifts

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center•Coffeyville, KS

6d•$19 - $26

About The Position

Coffeyville Regional Medical Center, or "CRMC", is a 25-bed, non-profit, critical access hospital serving Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma since 1949. As a rural hospital, CRMC is surprising because of its large size and wide variety of services. Although we can provide many of the same services you will find in a big city, we take great pride in our friendly and caring staff. The Paramedic provides highest quality emergency care in a manner consistent with mandated protocols for Paramedic certification utilizing EMS equipment and personal skills. S/He interacts with patients and family in ages from neonatal to geriatric applying hospital Standards of Excellence with quality and compassion at the forefront of all interaction. The Paramedic reports to the Director of EMS and supports the hospital providing specific duties including:

Requirements

Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, as well as stand, walk, talk, hear, sit; reach with arms, hands and fingers to handle and feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; taste and smell
Ability to see with close, distance, full color, peripheral, full depth vision and adjust focus, required
Ability to relate well with all levels of the hospital/facility and medical staff, required
Ability to care for patients of all nationalities, cultures, beliefs, self-identifications, and ages, required
Proficient oral and written communication skills, required
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; ability to work under pressure and stress; required
Graduate of an approved Paramedic court and successful completion of EMS State Board Exam, required
Current Kansas Paramedic Certification, required
Current BLS and ACLS Certification, required
PALS or Pediatric certification, required
Current valid Kansas Driver's' License, required
Successful completion of Field internship, required
Successful completion of CRMC EMS Orientation, required

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of an accreditation process and requirements, preferred
One-year hospital ED experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Perform vital signs including pulse ox
Venipuncture, UV placement and phlebotomy
Access central lines including ports and PICC lines
Maintain airways by BLS and ALS to included CPAP/BIPAP, Intubation and subglottic airways
Administer medications including IV, PO, IM, Nebulizer, and/or Nasal of all medications within the Paramedic scope of practice for pediatric and adult
Complete initial assessments of patients in admissions and waiting room
Clean wounds
Respond to EMS calls with 3rd and 4th our personnel during high call volume in EMS or as extra personnel for transfers when needed and requested by Director or Supervisor
12 lead EKGS
Pediatric or Adult intraosseous needle placement
The Paramedic assumes other responsibilities as assigned.