Paramedic

LifePoint Health • Ottumwa, IA

72d

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to calls for emergency medical services and provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary. This role involves working under the supervision of a physician or nurse to assist with patient assessments and treatments, perform basic diagnostic procedures, and monitor changes in patient conditions. The Paramedic is responsible for documenting patient care, maintaining equipment and medical supplies, and performing administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Preferred; Graduate of a Program in Discipline; validated by current state licensure.
• Licenses: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-P).
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 30 days of hire; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) within 6 months of hire date.
• Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for emergency medical services.
• Provides patient care as directed and/or determined necessary.
• Assists with performing patient assessments and treatments under supervision.
• 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

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree