Paramedic

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

21d

About The Position

Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary. Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse. Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given. Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting. Maintains examination areas. Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration. Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.

Requirements

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P) licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certification within 6 months of hire date
• Handle with Care certification within 30 days of orientation and kept annually
• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s Degree

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary.
• Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under the supervision of a physician or nurse.
• Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection.
• Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition.
• Documents patient care given.
• Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.
• Maintains examination areas.
• Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.
• Exhibits exceptional customer service with patients and teammates.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree