Paramedic - LifeLink Transition Clinic at Roper St. Francis Healthcare

North Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Critical Care, Emergency Medical Services, Clinical Judgment, Patient Transport, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, PHTLS, ITLS, PALS, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Documentation, Vehicle Operation, Stress Management, Physical Fitness

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Work Shift: Afternoons/Nights (United States of America) Shift and weekend differentials are included for the shifts below. Schedule: Flexible scheduling with the choice of 11:00am to 11:00pm, 12:00pm to 12:00am, or 1:00pm to 1:00am. 1-2 weekends a month required. Hours: 24hrs. a week Job Summary: Working under the direction of a Senior Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic or alone, the Paramedic assumes the responsibility for assessing, stabilizing and transporting critically sick and injured patients. This role Is responsible for assessing the status of patients and planning and providing care based on their assessment. The Paramedic must be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care in highly stressful conditions. All care entered should be based upon sound clinical judgment, standing orders and interactions with physicians. Minimum Qualifications: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Three years (EMT-B, EMT-I, or EMT-P) required; EMS experience preferred. Licensure/Certification: Certification as EMT-P or Paramedic in South Carolina or National Registry required. Must have current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider and ACLS. Primary Source Verification: https://apps.emspic.org/CIS/Go. Select Public Access CIS under the login screen Knowledge/Skills: Other: PHTLS/ITLS and PALS or PEPP preferred. Instructor certification in BLS, ACLS and/or PALS a plus. This position requires operation of a vehicle for Roper St. Francis Healthcare business. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current South Carolina driver's license. In addition, the selected candidate/employee must be insurable under the Roper St. Francis Healthcare vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record. Contacts: Daily contact with patients, family members, physicians, nurses and support staff. Work Demands/Environment: This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. Frequent standing. Frequent walking, crouching, bending, kneeling. Frequent lifting/moving patients. Frequent lifting, moving or carrying 100 lbs or greater. Frequent pushing or pulling over 100 lbs. Frequent use of finger/hand dexterity. Constant reaching with hands/arms. Frequent talking or hearing. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Frequent exposure to risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Moderate noise level in work area. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES % OF TIME 1. Assess, stabilize, and transport critically sick and injured patients from outlying facilities to tertiary facilities. Direct other Lifelink team members in appropriate clinical functions. 30% 2. Attend continuing education opportunities. Confirm and maintain knowledge and skills with all clinical equipment, standing orders, medications, and advanced procedures. Attend monthly in-service program. 10% 3. Demonstrates efficient and effective operation of all department relevant clinical equipment. Safe operation and daily care of Lifelink vehicles. 10% 4. Administer appropriate and efficient patient care following standing medical orders and direct medical control orders. Provide correct and accurate documentation of same. 20% 5. Familiar with Roper St Francis Healthcare and Lifelink policies and procedures. 10% 6. Serves as a resource person for department. Assists team members in various educational activities as assigned. 10% 7. Assists other crew members in completing ambulance and equipment check-offs at the beginning of each shift. Replace all items found missing and all items used during the shift or reports to the appropriate persons those items which are not readily available. 10% Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Ambulance Services - RSF Ancillary Services It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com. Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Healthcare career portal! If you’ve visited us previously, please note accounts created before December 18, 2023 are no longer active and a new account must be created. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new system to enhance your candidate experience! Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.

Responsibilities

The Paramedic is responsible for assessing, stabilizing, and transporting critically sick and injured patients. This includes directing other team members and ensuring efficient operation of clinical equipment and vehicles.