Paramedic, PRN - ER

Lifepoint Health • Mayfield, KY

5h

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed or determined necessary. Under the supervision of a physician or nurse, the Paramedic assists with patient assessments and treatments, performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, monitors and communicates changes in patient condition, and documents care provided. The role also maintains medical equipment and supplies, maintains examination areas, performs assigned administrative or clerical tasks, and provides exceptional customer service to patients and teammates.

The position reports to the Director of Emergency. An associate’s degree is preferred; completion of a program in the discipline and validation through current state licensure are listed as education requirements. The role requires an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) license, BLS and ACLS within 30 days of hire, PALS or PEPP within six months of hire, and Handle with Care training within 30 days of orientation, maintained annually.

Requirements

• Hold an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) license.
• Complete a program in the discipline, validated by current state licensure.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification within six months of hire.
• Receive Handle with Care training within 30 days of orientation and maintain it annually.
• Have critical thinking skills and decisive judgment, and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for emergency medical services and provide patient care as directed or determined necessary.
• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and collect specimens.
• Monitor and communicate changes in patient condition.
• Document patient care provided.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain examination areas.
• Perform assigned administrative or clerical duties, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Provide exceptional customer service to patients and teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree