Paramedic

Crawford County Clinic•Denison, IA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves responding to patient care requests, completing documentation, ensuring vehicle and equipment readiness, and performing duties under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The Paramedic will act as a team leader during emergency responses, maintain vehicles and equipment, and pursue professional growth in paramedicine technology. Additionally, the role includes participating in community activities to enhance public understanding of the EMS system, completing required training, adhering to safety protocols, and fostering a respectful and professional environment for patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. The position also emphasizes promoting effective working relationships to achieve departmental goals.

Requirements

Current Paramedic state certification.
Minimum of two years full-time experience as a provider of prehospital care.
Current certification in CPR, American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross CPR for the professional rescuer.
Current certification in advanced cardiac life support, American Heart Association.
Current motor vehicle operators state license.
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies.
Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Responsibilities

Responds promptly to all request for patient care as directed.
Completes documentation and records according to department and state policies.
Ensures vehicle and equipment are ready for responses at all times.
Performs assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of the Emergency Room Nurse, Physician, and/or Supervisor.
Acts as a team leader when dealing with emergency responses.
Takes proper care of the vehicle and equipment.
Pursues new levels in paramedicine technology and participates in activities, which contribute to professional growth and development.
Participates in community activities, which improve the public’s understanding of the EMS system.
Attends and completes all required safety and annual training requirements as assigned.
Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.