Job Details
Job Location
Conyers, GA
Position Type
National EMS
Description
Description :
SCT / CCT Paramedic will provide care and treatment of chronically or acutely ill and / or injured patients. Will work together with a team to adhere to the standards of care established by the protocols for the IFT Division, the SCT / CCT Paramedic will work hand in hand with our EMTs and Paramedics, to provide care.
Responsibilities :
- In collaboration with the patient and family, provides evidence-based professional patient care and coordinates care delivery with other members of the healthcare team
- May be required to drive the ambulance to relieve the primary driver during trips with no patient onboard or to accommodate dynamic staffing needs
- Administers and maintains pharmacologic agents and intravenous fluids during inter hospital transports
- Operate and maintain proficiency with all equipment to in include cardiac monitors, ventilators, hi-flow, and IV pumps
- Assists the EMT / Driver in maintaining unit readiness and ensures cleanliness and appropriate par levels for supplies used in the ambulance
- Based on assessment of physical, emotional, bio-physical, and spiritual needs, provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes
- Incorporates the principles of patient-centered care
- Collaborates with online medical control physicians to manage the patient care of complex patients in transport
- Communicates patients clinical information clearly and accurately in verbal and written format
- Clearly and accurately documents pertinent information in the patients medical record
- Consistently demonstrates effective documentation practices and develops strategies to ensure complete documentation of patient care
- Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations
- Ensures safe operations during ambulance related activities in coordination with the Emergency Vehicle Operator
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment of caring for patients and families
- Provides basic patient comfort measures during procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Requirements :
High School Diploma requiredCompletion of an accredited paramedic programCompletion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation3-5 years Experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity, high volume EMS system. Prefer Critcial Care experience.Georgia Paramedic required, or National Registry Paramedic w / GA Paramedic and Post Licensure Certification (PLS) obtained by completion of orientation.ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Life Support (ACLS) current by completion of orientationBLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientationPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientationCCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic - Certified preferred or obtains specialty certification within 18 months (CCP, FP-C)Unrestricted Driver's License with clean driving history, and must maintain a good driving recordAbility to lift, carry, and balance a minimum of 125 pounds equally distributed and 250 pounds with assistance, to a height of 33 inches and a distance of 10 feetDemonstrated high level of clinical competenceEffective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communicationBasic math skills