Mobile Integrated Health Paramedic

SUMMARY :

Mobile Integrated Health Paramedics work under the supervision and oversight of an EMS Physician and / or designee, providing off-line and online medical direction via clinical operating guidelines and telemedicine consultation. Ideal candidates are customer service-oriented and excited to develop new skills while treating complex patients at home. Field Responder will assist the delivery of advanced interventions and diagnostics with the goal of providing low and high-acuity level care outside the hospital. This role requires a compassionate, passionate, and driven field responder that is dedicated to delivering the highest level of quality care possible.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : (Responsibilities include, but are not limited to)

• Combine your knowledge and skills with the equipment, resources, and technology provided to deliver high quality health and wellness services.
• Use critical thinking skills and follow evidence-based standards of practice.
• Communicate effectively with patients, partners, and all individuals involved in the patients' care.
• Build trust and cultivate positive relationships with patients to help achieve their health goals.
• Obtain thorough medical history, advanced assessments and medication reconciliation
• Master and perform advanced Point-of-Care Diagnostics
• Administer IV / IM medications and perform proper blood collection
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls 24 hours per day, drive a variety of emergency vehicles in all road conditions including inclement weather, dense traffic, and rural off-road settings.
• Reads map books and follows written and verbal directions in order to respond in an efficient and safe manner.
• Follows all departmental, local and state driving laws, policies and procedures.
• Uses a variety of communication equipment and appropriately communicates verbally to dispatchers, EMS crews, first responders and other organizations according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in a constant state of readiness and cleanliness.
• Immediately reports, in writing, any discrepancies with vehicles, supplies or equipment and their state of readiness.
• Demonstrates clinical competency in all patient care related instances.
• Demonstrates physical competencies sufficient to allow him / her to lift, carry, transport and extricate patients in all settings, in some cases without assistance.
• Interacts with multiple outside agencies such as Police Departments, Fire Departments and First Responder Organizations.
• Provides satisfactory customer service and projects professionalism in all contacts.
• Successfully and accurately completes patient care reports, billing information and all other associated documentation in a timely manner.
• Works under physically and psychologically taxing conditions to include inclement weather, temperature extremes, hazardous environments, loud noises and high-stress situations.
• High potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens, dangerous chemicals, sharp objects and fall / trip hazards.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by medical direction and / or assigned supervisor.

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Allegiance is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.