Paramedic - Emergency Services - FT

Description:ParamedicSchedule: Full-time, rotating weekendsYour experience matters Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Paramedic joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.More about our team Join our team in a dynamic 17-bed Emergency Department (ED) with a 1:4 nurse to patient ratio. Our diverse staff includes RNs, CNAs, Paramedics, Secretaries, and Providers, creating a collaborative environment to deliver exceptional care. Known for our wide variety of patient experiences, including Abdominal pain, and shortness of breath, we also take pride in our chest pain accreditation. With an average daily volume of approximately 74 patients, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality emergency medical care while working alongside a dedicated team in a fast-paced setting.How you’ll contribute A Paramedic who excels in this role:Perform lab draws, EKGs. Take vital signs, place patients on monitors. Transport patients throughout the hospital.Determines nature and extent of illness or injury and patient's history from available sources.Administers emergency medical care within scope of practice, including patient stabilization, monitoring, and resuscitation, from the scene to receiving medical facility.Contacts medical personnel, reports/records observations, and follows directives.Maintains equipment, restocks supplies and cleans ambulance as necessary.Interviews patients and/or caregivers to collect information regarding current home medicationsUtilizes appropriate equipment/accessories to collect information from outside sources (physician offices, retail pharmacies, family members) regarding home medications.Contacts and communicates with other care providers (pharmacists, nurses, physicians, etc.) to facilitate the processing of home medication information.Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits:â Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.Financial Protection & PTO:â Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.Financial & Career Growth:â Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.Employee Well-being:â Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).Professional Development:â Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.Health & Fitness Center Access www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-centerQualifications:What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current state paramedic license and possess high school diploma or equivalent. Additional requirements include:Successful completion of a CAAHEP accredited paramedic education program.Minimum of 2 years of field experience.Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 30 days of hire.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 60 days of hire.Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) strongly preferred. Handle With Care (HWC) within 90 days of hire.One year of experience preferred.Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.More about Haywood Regional Medical CenterHaywood Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is a 154-bed acute hospital and includes 11 multi-specialty clinics that have been offering exceptional care to the Haywood County community for over 97 years. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center. HRMC also operates two urgent care centers in the county. We are proud to be recognized for an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Screening Center of Excellence with Lung Cancer Alliance, accredited Chest Pain Center from American College of Cardiology, and Center of Excellence from Addario Lung Cancer Foundation. EEOC Statement“Haywood Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”