PARAMEDIC (TR / PRN SHIFT VARIES)

Overview

As an Paramedic, you will provide advanced medical care. In this position, you will assess and treat patients in pre-hospital settings, utilizing advanced life support techniques and medications. This role demands excellent physical fitness, strong teamwork skills, and the ability to perform under high-pressure situations, all while delivering compassionate care to those in need.

FTE & Shift : 0.001 FTE (TR / PRN) | Shift varies

Essential Duties

• Respond promptly and safely to emergency calls as directed by the dispatcher, providing efficient and effective care to patients at the scene and during transport to healthcare facilities.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments to determine the nature and severity of illness or injury and establish priorities for emergency care.
• Provide ALS procedures, including but not limited to advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, intravenous (IV) therapy, medication administration, and trauma care.
• Administer appropriate medical treatments in accordance with protocols, standing orders, and medical direction.
• Work closely with other emergency medical personnel, law enforcement, fire departments, and hospital staff to ensure continuity of care.
• Effectively communicate with dispatch, other healthcare professionals, and receiving facilities to coordinate patient care and provide accurate information.
• Complete detailed and accurate patient care reports, including assessments, treatments provided, and patient responses, ensuring compliance with all documentation standards and regulations.
• Inspect and maintain medical equipment and the ambulance to ensure they are in proper working condition, clean, and fully stocked.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) programs, training, and skill development to maintain a high standard of care.
• Interact professionally and compassionately with patients, their families, and the general public, demonstrating a commitment to customer service and patient advocacy.
• Promotes a positive attitude towards their job and promotes positive teamwork with peers.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope / duties / licensure.

Responsibilities

Required experience

Preferred Experience

Required Licensure / Education

Preferred Licensure / Education

Employee Health Requirements

Exposure / Sensory Requirements :

Exposure to :

Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch) :

Activity / Lifting Requirements :

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to :

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below :

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example : the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.) :

Cot and sup-plies to patient-arms length to 20 minutes. Patients, cots and supplies to ambulance-arms length to 20 minutes often over 200 lbs. Lift cot and patient into ambulance from ground level to waist height, lasting 30 seconds. Move patient from bed to cot to bed from knee to waist level and back. Carry patients up and down stairs-knee level to over head. Carry patient's belongings to ambulance and into house-arms length for several minutes.

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity :

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated) :

Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control : Required for driving vehicle. Approximately 15 lbs. for accelerator and up to 65 pounds for brakes.

Environmental Factors & Special Hazards :

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You :

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards : benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes :

Compensation

Benefits

Pay Range

USD $24.12 - USD $29.50 / / Hr