Paramedic Emergency Department
About The Position
The Paramedic Emergency Department position is a full-time role within the Emergency Department at Navicent Health Medical Center. The role involves administering IV solutions and medications under Medical Control, maintaining communication with Medical Control, and relaying patient information to appropriate medical facilities. The paramedic is responsible for the safe transportation of patients and accurate documentation of all patient care activities, including ambulance trips, patient charges, and state forms. Additionally, the role requires maintaining ambulance equipment and supplies in proper working order.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- State approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course.
- Valid driver's license.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Applicable state Paramedic certification.
Nice To Haves
- National Paramedic Certification Registry certification.
- Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification.
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) 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
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
