Team Builder Paramedic
Company: West Tennessee Healthcare
Location: Jackson
Posted on: May 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Under the general supervision of the Director and the direct
supervision of the Shift Manager, the Emergency Medical
Technician/Paramedic is responsible for emergency care of patients
transported on assigned shifts, with flexible schedules.Responsible
for basic and advanced emergency medical care in the transportation
and treatment of sick and injured patients.Determine the extent of
illness or injury by performing patient assessment, recognize and
interpret vital signs and other symptoms, report findings to an
authorized Emergency Department/Trauma Center Registered Nurse
and/or physician, and request orders for appropriate treatment
protocol.Administer basic and advanced trauma and cardiac life
support procedures to the sick and injured at the scene and en
route to a hospital. Maintains basic and advanced clinical skills
as deemed appropriate by scope of practice and departmental /
organizational standards. Establishes radio communication with
hospital Emergency Department/Trauma Center receiving the patient
to advise them of the situation.Assists in extrication of victims
from damaged motor vehicles and hostile environments.Record and
enter patient data and other information on appropriate forms and
logs.Perform duties as assigned in daily operation of quarters,
involving patients, vehicles, department and equipment, following
policies, procedures, and operating instructions.Report activities
to the Shift Manager including unusual occurrences and complaints
from patients, families, physicians, or employees.Maintain
controlled substance records on assigned unit and shift.Assist with
patient care duties in the Emergency Room/Trauma Center as
requested or required for further training.Attends all required
department education meetings.Participate in the clinical education
of EMS students as needed.Contribute to a positive work climate and
the overall team effort of the department and hospital, perform
related responsibilities as required or directed and greet guest in
accordance to our Guest Excellence principles.Performs related
responsibilities as required and directed within defined scope of
practice.EDUCATION: Completion of EMT-Paramedic training at a
program certified by the State of Tennessee is required.Tennessee
State approved Vent certification or completion within the first
six months of employment.LICENSURE, REGISTRATION,
CERTIFICATION:Current State Certification as an Emergency Medical
Technician - Paramedic.Current Class D with F Endorsement Tennessee
Driver's License.Current Basic, Advanced and Pediatric Advanced
Life Support card from American Heart Association or equivalent or
obtained within the orientation period.(*** Note that this
requirement for ACLS and/or PALS only will be extended for up to
four (4) months post hire date while social distancing practices
are in place due to COVID-19)Current State of Tennessee Vent
Transport certification or completion of Vent training within six
months of employment.EXPERIENCE:Knowledge of local hospitals and
Medical Center EMS policies, procedures, standing orders,
protocols, area locale, radio communication procedures, emergency
and medical agencies, pharmacology, admixtures, solutions and
concentrations as acquired through a minimum of 4-6 week
orientation program and at the discretion of the Director. The
operation and maintenance of equipment and vehicles as acquired
through an orientation program
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