ED Paramedic
About The Position
The Emergency Department Paramedic is responsible for administering approved IV solutions and medications under the direction of Medical Control. This role involves maintaining communication with Medical Control to ensure appropriate medical care, relaying patient information to the appropriate medical facility, and assuring the safe transportation of patients. The Paramedic is also responsible for documenting required paperwork, maintaining accurate records of ambulance trips and patient charges, and ensuring all DHR run sheets are completed accurately. Equipment maintenance, including ambulance cleanliness and stocking, is a key responsibility, along with daily equipment checks and reporting any maintenance issues.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- State approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and applicable state Paramedic certification.
- Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- Standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
- Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms.
- Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.
Nice To Haves
- National Paramedic Certification Registry, Basic Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support certification.
Responsibilities
- Administers approved IV solutions and medications under the direction of Medical Control.
- Maintains communications with Medical Control to assure appropriate medical care.
- Relays patient information to the appropriate medical facility.
- Assures safe transportation of the patient enroute to any medical facility.
- Documents required paperwork and keeps accurate records of all ambulance trips, patient charges, and files accordingly.
- Ensures all EMS charge sheets are fully completed and signatures obtained where indicated.
- Ensures all DHR run sheets (“state forms”) are complete on all ambulance runs without error.
- Maintains equipment to be utilized in proper working order including ambulance cleanliness and ensuring ambulance is properly stocked with supplies.
- Checks all equipment on the ambulance daily to assure proper working order.
- Reports maintenance problems to crew leader or director.
Benefits
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
