Paramedic, Emergency (Per Diem, Evening) at Adventist Health

Tehachapi, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

39.16

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Emergency medical care, Advanced life support, Patient stabilization, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Intubation, Surgical airway insertion, Venous access, Medication administration, Patient assessment, First-aid, Emergency medical services, Triage

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley has been providing high-quality healthcare services since 1934. We are comprised of a 25-bed hospital, wide range of outpatient services, emergency department, rural health clinics and medical offices. Tehachapi is located just north of Southern California's highly populated areas, with a mountain locale known for its outdoor living. Residents enjoy the scenic beauty, extreme sports and wildlife. Tehachapi is a nice balance of a small-town community within an epicenter of shopping, retail, arts and culture. Job Summary: Provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment. Provides advanced-level medical care including evaluation, treatment and stabilization to the ill and injured. Has a comprehensive knowledge base and is able to diagnose and provide care for a broad range of medical emergencies. Responds to calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound. Assesses a patient's condition and determine a course of treatment. Provides first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients according to acceptable medical practice standards. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: * High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required * Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred * Three years' full time experience in a 911 system: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: * Paramedic license in state of practice: Required * Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) American Heart Association: Required * AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Required * Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC) or equivalent: Preferred * Valid Driver’s License (DL) and must be at least 21 yrs of age or older: Required Facility Specific License/Certifications: * AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS: Required * AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required Essential Functions: * Provides individualized care plan for patient presentation according to acceptable medical practice standards, issued standing orders, on-line medical control and department policies and procedures. * Provides emergency care in the pre-hospital environment. * Provides fundamental components of patient comfort, safety, privacy and respect within the perioperative setting. Identifies and develops areas of expertise within the surgical specialties. * Conducts emergency medical classes as requested by department manager. * Administers oral and intravenous medications. Intubates patients or performs surgical airway insertion (cricothyrotomy), and place catheters for venous access such as central venous lines. * Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced-level medical care, evaluation, and stabilization to ill and injured patients in a pre-hospital environment. Responds to emergency calls and performs life-saving procedures such as CPR, medication administration, and airway management.