Paramedic, Ambulance Services, FT, Variable

Prisma Health•Richland, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides advanced pre-hospital care, including patient assessment, stabilization, and emergency treatment. Team members are expected to understand and comply with Prisma Health’s purpose: “Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.” This is a non-management role reporting to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or a post-high-school diploma/highest degree earned.
State or provisional-approved Paramedic certification.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) certification within 90 days of hire.
Working knowledge of patient equipment, including vitals equipment, suction, and defibrillators.
Working knowledge of cardiac monitors, defibrillators, pulse oximeters, non-invasive blood pressure monitors, infusion pumps, and other equipment.
Demonstrate skill proficiency annually.
Maintain professional certifications by attending in-service training programs.
Decision-making skills and clinical skills.
Ability to collaborate with EMS teams and healthcare providers and safely transport patients.
Ability to perform under pressure in dynamic environments.

Nice To Haves

One year of pre-hospital care experience preferred.
Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide basic and advanced life support interventions as needed.
Assess patient conditions, establish priorities, and implement appropriate treatment plans.
Administer medications, perform procedures, and use medical equipment according to protocols.
Safely transport patients to healthcare facilities while monitoring and documenting their condition.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate patient care reports and comply with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Participate in professional development, training, and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of emergency medical equipment and vehicles.
Operate vehicles safely, courteously, and efficiently.
Perform Point of Care (POC) testing with approval of Administration.
Perform other duties as assigned.