Paramedic - Lincoln EMS - FT - Shift Varies at Huntsville Hospital Health System

Fayetteville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paramedic License, BLS Certification, Patient Care, EKG, Venipuncture, Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Care, Ambulance Maintenance, Communication, Documentation, Continuous Education, Geography Knowledge, Patient Transport, Equipment Maintenance, Critical Information, Basic Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Job Summary: Paramedic or intermediate license through appropriate state and national registries with valid driver’s license in good standing with the state. Additionally, under supervision of licensed registered nurses, paramedic/intermediate performs various duties to assist in the care of patients in accordance with established policies and procedures. These duties include, but are not limited to, obtaining EKG’s, venipuncture, ambulation assistance, measuring vital signs and blood glucose, and transporting Responsibilities Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions Performs ambulance maintenance, equipment maintenance and ensures radio equipment is operational. Responds to calls within time guidelines and delivers care appropriate to needs of patient within basic and advanced life support guidelines. Maintains competency in delivery of emergency medical care requiring the use of suction, immobilization equipment, intravenous infusions, medications, cardiac monitors/defibrillator/pacer and performance of other skills within scope of practice. Participates in continuous education program to improve competence in ambulance service and operations. Working knowledge of city / county geography and ability to safety drive an ambulance under emergency conditions. Completes patient care reports at time of care delivery and accurately documents care. Adheres to facility guidelines along with state / federal laws, regulations and guidelines for emergency medical services. Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with local pre-hospital providers, hospital and within the community that is served. Able to lift and move patients as required to provide optimum care. Communicates with receiving facility to receive medical direction and provide critical information. Communicates with call coordinators and / or dispatch to receive call data. Perform basic patient care with minimal supervision and within established policies on all age groups within the Emergency Department, such as but not limited to vital signs, venipuncture within hospital guidelines. Qualifications License or Certification: Paramedic License in the state of Alabama required Maintain current BLS certification. Experience: No previous experience required

Responsibilities

The paramedic performs various duties to assist in patient care under the supervision of registered nurses, including obtaining EKGs and measuring vital signs. They also respond to emergency calls and maintain ambulance and equipment readiness.