Paramedic

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values – integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion – must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the supervision of the Manager, Emergency Services and the Clinical Coordinator/Chief paramedic. the L+M Transport Paramedic is responsible for providing safe ambulance transportation and patient care for patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Establishes a professional rapport with patients and staff.
• 2. Collaborates with other pre-hospital team members to assure that appropriate level of treatment is performed.
• 3. Transfer patients to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility.
• 4. Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance.
• 5. Report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff.
• 6. Document medical care given to patients.
• 7. Acts as a role model in area of expertise and professional practice by being self-directed, self-motivated, maintaining expertise and promoting the emergency medical services system.
• 8. Facilitates and models development of critical thinking, problem solving and communications skills among the students.
• 9. Maintains current knowledge of relevant issues, trends, and practices in the area of emergency medical services.
• 10. Promotes professional self-development
• 11. Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment.
• 12. Provides advanced life support care at the Paramedic level
• 13. Provide oversite of non-paramedic personnel on assigned unit.
• 14. Supports leadership in ensuring that excellent customer service standards are met.
• 15. Reinforces behaviors consistent with customer service standards.
• 16. Transport patients safely in an ambulance.
• 17. Operates an emergency vehicle in a safe manner consistent with YNHHS policies.
• 18. Adheres to all applicable state EMS protocols, sponsor hospital guidelines, and YNHHS policies and procedures.
• 19. Constructs a personal development plan based on self-evaluation and peer review.
• 20. Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use
• 21. Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment.
• 22. DIRECTION OF OTHERS
• 22.1 Directs other EMS personnel during transports and emergency responses as the highest-level provider in attendance.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Paramedic licensure, other health care licensure /certification, or other subject matter expertise in the area of healthcare, public safety, EMS, or education is preferred

EXPERIENCE

Pre-hospital experience, other healthcare experience, or other needed area of expertise experience strongly encouraged.

Must maintain certification as a CT and RI Paramedic, must complete an approved EVOC training program within 3 months of hire.

LICENSURE

State of CT Paramedic License required, EMS certification/licensure at Paramedic level in RI is preferred at hire or must be obtained in the first 6 month of employment, other health care licensure/certification desirable, Current AHA BCLS, PALS and ACLS is required.

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