Paramedic

Job Summary:

The Paramedic provides advanced emergency medical care to patients in the emergency department and pre-hospital settings. This role involves triaging patients, performing invasive procedures, administering medications, starting and discontinuing IVs, and collaborating closely with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure high-quality patient care. The Paramedic must be able to assess patient conditions quickly, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to emergency situations within established protocols and scope of practice.

• Provide patient care in the emergency department following established policies and scope of practice.
• Admit patients, assess needs, identify problems, and implement emergency care plans.
• Carry out physician orders, including preparation, administration, and documentation of medications and IV solutions.
• Start and discontinue IV lines and observe patient conditions and vital signs, reporting abnormalities promptly.
• Prepare equipment and assist physicians during patient treatment and examinations.
• Complete patient records and forms to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Respond to emergency situations based on hospital standards, policies, and protocols.
• Assist in teaching and training personnel on new techniques and policy changes.
• Maintain knowledge of EMS, Paramedic, and nursing scope of care.

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification upon hire.
• ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) certification within six months of hire.
• IV certification upon hire.
• Ability to visually and audibly assess patient conditions effectively.
• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Manual dexterity to perform injections, catheter insertion, IV administration, and life support procedures.
• Physical agility to respond quickly to safety issues and emergencies.

• Experience working in rural or community hospital emergency settings.
• Additional certifications or training related to emergency medical services.
• Experience in teaching or training clinical staff.

• Must be willing to work in a rural area setting.
• Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations.
• Compliance with hospital standards, policies, and protocols is mandatory.

• Full-time and PRN (as-needed) positions available.
• Shift assignments based on department needs and staffing requirements.
• May include varied shifts to cover 24/7 emergency services.