Paramedic - EMS Outreach - Event Medicine - PRN

Paramedic Position

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01

Work Shift: All Work Shifts (United States of America)

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Paramedic provides direct patient care under the guidance of the medical director or online medical control in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, and within policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic patient care and tasks to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, vital sign measurement, personal care and hygiene, assists with mobility, ECG's, basic wound care, and other unit-based specialty duties under the direction of the medical director or online medical control
• Administers medication in a safe manner consistent with state and medical director guidelines for medication administration
• Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes and concerns
• Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's families, community providers, visitors, and employees
• Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation as applicable to patient care
• Participates in handoff report of pertinent information regarding patient and departmental needs upon arrival and when leaving
• Performs delegated tasks once competency has been validated
• Collects data, within scope
• Completes patient screenings as applicable
• Promotes quality and safety by seeking to continually improve the processes and systems to enhance patient care delivery
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently, problem solve, and be able to resolve conflict while working under considerable stress
• Maintains knowledge of policies and procedures

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care)

ACLS – AHA (Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association) (required)

PALS – AHA (Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association) (required)

Current paramedic-level certification (required)

Education

High School Diploma or GED (required)

Successful completion of a Paramedic program at the certificate or associates degree level (required)

Work Experience

1 Year Paramedic (required)

2-3 Year Paramedic experience (preferred)

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.