Paramedic
Company: Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
The Emergency Medical Care Technician - Paramedic (EMCT-P) provides
basic and advanced life support to the ill or injured patient(s) in
the pre-hospital setting. S/he is expected to operate independently
as well as assist their Paramedic or EMT partner(s) in assessing
and treating the critically ill or injured patient and will be
expected to work within their scope of practice. This position may
provide care to neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults
and seniors. This position is responsible for operating hydraulic
gurneys and power lifts, emergency and non-emergency ambulance
driving, and the use of portable ambulance medical equipment.
Responsibilities:
Patient Care* Demonstrates ability to utilize a team approach when
assisting and delivering patient care.* Ability to critically
assess a situation and call for additional resources as needed.*
Manages or assists in the assessment and treatment of simple and
multi system trauma and medical emergencies.* Demonstrates ability
to administer CPR for extended periods of time.* Demonstrates
ability to identify and manage life threatening problems and
assists partner(s) in managing them.* Demonstrates ability to
obtain manual vital signs.* Demonstrates ability to interact with
patients under a wide variety of circumstances.* Demonstrates
ability to manage unpredictable or emergency situations.*
Demonstrates ability to professionally interact with all levels of
pre-hospital care providers from various agencies within response
region.* Interacts directly with patients, families, the general
public, local community groups, law enforcement personnel, fire
department personnel, physicians and nurses.* Demonstrates ability
to safely work around violent and other high risk patient
populations.* Assesses each situation; remains calm in high stress
situations and is able to work around loud noises and flashing
lights.* Demonstrates ability to document patient care.*
Demonstrates knowledge and skills to care for the physical and
developmental needs of patients across the life span.Ambulance &
Equipment Preparedness* Assists partner in ensuring that ambulance
and work stations are stocked, cleaned and ready for daily use.*
Demonstrates expert knowledge in ALS and BLS equipment (set up,
use, & management).* Maintains familiarity of all GMT equipment
(use, operation & troubleshooting of problems).* Assists partner(s)
in applying splints, KED and hair traction splint as needed.*
Assists in the rapid deployment of equipment as needed for patient
care.Communications* Demonstrates ability to interpret written,
oral and diagnostic form instructions and relay critical
information to partner(s) or clinician(s).* Demonstrates ability to
communicate via radio and cell phone.* Demonstrates ability to
communicate with providers, patient care, and continuing patient
care needs to receiving clinician.* Demonstrates ability to
communicate with all levels of pre-hospital care providers from
various agencies within response region.* Demonstrates ability to
communicate directly with patients, families, the general public,
local community groups, law enforcement personnel, fire department
personnel, physicians, and nurses.Emergency & Fleet Vehicles*
Demonstrates ability to operate emergency vehicles during non
emergent (no lights or sirens) and emergent (lights and sirens)
situations.* Operates GMT fleet vehicles.* Assists with securing
patients or other riders with seat-belts or other appropriate
restraining devices.* Assists with securing equipment inside the
ambulance and specifically in the patient compartment.Education*
Maintains current knowledge of pre-hospital and emergency medicine
trends.* Acts as a preceptor/mentor for new hire EMT's, Paramedic
students and new hire Paramedics, as well as provides direct over
site to EMT partner.Compliance/Safety* Responsible for reporting
any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the
Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs;
performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for
possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work
in a safe manner.* Stays current and complies with state and
federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the
employee's area of responsibility.* If required for the position,
ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid
prior to expiration dates.* Completes all company mandatory modules
and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.*
Completes scheduled team approach training on equipment use,
maintenance, and troubleshooting.* Follows all GMT and Arizona
state rules for driving emergency and nonemergent.* Promptly
reports vehicle-related incidents per NAH driving policy.* Dresses
in appropriate GMT approved uniform and wears appropriate PPE as
required.* Adheres to NAH policy CP 111 in regards to driving
record.
Qualifications:
EducationHigh School Diploma or GED- Required -Associate's or
Bachelor's Degree in related field- Preferred -Certificates and
LicensureArizona certification as a Certified Emergency Paramedic
(EMCT-P)- Required -Current BLS, ALS & PALS (American Heart
Association)- Required -Valid Arizona Driver's License with no
moving violations within the prior 36 months- Required -Must
provide a current official copy of driving record prior to
employment and on an annual basis thirty (30) days prior to
evaluation- Required -PHTLS or ITLS- Preferred -National Registry
Paramedic- Preferred -Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate
clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental
leader. -ExperiencePrior experience providing patient care in a
busy EMS system- Preferred -Prior experience working in patient
care (hospital based)- PreferredHealthcare is a rapidly changing
environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of
patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized
across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues
must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using
computers and basic software programs.
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