Paramedic

Catholic Health•Town of Islip, NY

44d•$32 - $38

About The Position

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time. We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent required
Completion of a NYS Sanctioned Training Program
Active EMT-P license in good standing
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required from the American Heart Association
Must be capable of utilizing all EMT-B and EMT-Critical Care skills and equipment
Must be knowledgeable and competent in the use of a cardiac monitor/defibrillator and intravenous drugs and fluids as per protocol
Must be able to safely lift, carry, and balance up to 150 pounds without assistance and up to 300 pounds with assistance

Responsibilities

Responds to calls when dispatched.
Reads maps, may drive ambulance to emergency site using most expeditious route permitted by weather and road conditions.
Observes all traffic ordinances and regulations.
Uses appropriate body substance isolation procedures.
Assesses the safety of the scene, gains access to the patient, assesses extent of injury or illness.
Extricates patient from entrapment.
Communicates with dispatcher requesting additional assistance or services as necessary. Determines nature of illness or injury.
Visually inspects for medical identification emblems to aid in care (medical bracelet, charm, etc.)
Uses prescribed techniques and equipment to provide patient care.
Provides additional emergency care following established protocols.
Assesses and monitors vital signs and general appearance of patient for change.
Makes determination regarding patient status and priority for emergency care using established criteria.
Reassures patient, family members and bystanders.
Assists with lifting, carrying and properly loading patient into the ambulance.
Avoids mishandling patient and undue haste.
Determines appropriate medical facility to which patient will be transported.
Transports patient to medical facility providing ongoing medical care as necessary
Reports nature of injury or illness to receiving facility.
Asks for medical direction from medical control physician and carries out medical control orders as appropriate.
Assists in moving patient from ambulance into medical facility.
Reports verbally and in writing observations of the patient's emergency and care provided.
Complies with regulations in handling deceased, notifies authorities and arranges for protection of property and evidence at scene.
Replaces supplies, properly disposes of medical waste.
Properly cleans contaminated equipment according to established guidelines/policies.
Checks all equipment for future readiness.
Maintains ambulance in operable condition.
Ensures cleanliness and organization of ambulance, its equipment and supplies.
Determines vehicle readiness by checking operator maintainable fluid, fuel and air pressure levels.
Maintains familiarity with all specialized equipment.
Must demonstrate competency in assessment of a patient, handling emergencies using Basic Life Support equipment and techniques.
Must be able to perform CPR, control bleeding, provide non- invasive treatment of hypo-perfusion, stabilize / immobilize injured bones and the spine, manage environmental emergencies and emergency childbirth.
Must be able to use a semi-automatic defibrillator.
Must be able to assist patients with self-administration or administer emergency medications as described in state and local protocol.
Obtain/Complete all documentation