Paramedic Outpatient Imaging Center

MedQuest Associates LLC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

MedQuest Imaging is seeking a Paramedic for our outpatient center in Columbia, SC. In this role, you will support patients during MRI, CT, and X‑ray procedures and respond to emergent situations, including contrast reactions. This position is full-time, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Requirements

Paramedic License
Must have CPR certification
Must be ACLS certified
Must be PALS certified
Proficient in obtaining patient vitals to include O2Sat, blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate (pulse), body temperature
Complete company approved orientation and contrast reaction training
2 –5 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Experience as a technical assistant.
Commitment to Customer Care: consistently delivers superior service to all customers including patients, physicians, payers and fellow MedQuest employees; takes personal responsibility to serve both internal and external customers so that everyone is treated with the utmost respect.
Results Oriented: Always shows initiative and reliability in getting the job done; differentiates between “activities” and getting results; focuses energy and effort on the right things so that tangible results are achieved, and goals are met.
Personal Work Ethic: Models highest regard for the industry’s ethical and professional standards; demonstrates pride and personal interest in being a part of the business so that the company’s value and reputation are enhanced. Recognizes the symbiotic nature of giving one’s best to the company to get the best from the company.
Building Business Partnerships: Cooperates with others while acting independently to get the job done; takes ownership for establishing productive relationships with fellow employees to gain joint understanding of priorities so that the greater good of the organization is everyone’s first concern.
Creativity and Judgment: Seeks out (based on careful consideration of available facts) new or creative approaches to conducting business; takes advantage of business opportunities by using good judgment and applying creativity to overcome obstacles and increase effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Ability to respond to emergency situations and make decisions in conjunction with the radiologists.
Triage patients and assist in determining medical problems, administer IV’s and medications through radiologists' orders.
Initiates and maintains intravenous lines, administers fluids and medications as directed.
Performs pre-physician exams questionnaire for radiologist, collaborate with providers.
Assist the patient in completing paperwork.
Obtain medical history from the patient.
Assist the technologist in diagnostic environment to include CT, MRI and US
Assist with quality and safety metrics.
Research availability and obtain reports and films requested by Radiologist.
Serve as liaison between the technologist and Radiologist.