Gila Regional Medical Center
EMT-Paramedic
Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT-Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the "NM EMS Scope of Practice" utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call. Essential Functions: Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care Stocks supplies Washes trucks, cleans bays and station Completes Run Reports and billing Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) "EMS 1 Medic", including, but not limited to: Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers Ensure all shifts are covered Carrying the EMS cell phone Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed Completing shift report Act as float medic Additional duties as assigned Education & Training Requirements: Current Nationally Registered Paramedic - Preferred Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic Course Completion Certificate or CCP Certification Preferred Current Basic Life Support (AHA) Current PALS Certification Current ACLS Certification Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class "D" or above EVOC completed within 6 months of hire. Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles Must be able to pass a DOT physical Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period
Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT-Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the "NM EMS Scope of Practice" utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call. Essential Functions: Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care Stocks supplies Washes trucks, cleans bays and station Completes Run Reports and billing Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) "EMS 1 Medic", including, but not limited to: Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers Ensure all shifts are covered Carrying the EMS cell phone Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed Completing shift report Act as float medic Additional duties as assigned Education & Training Requirements: Current Nationally Registered Paramedic - Preferred Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic Critical Care Paramedic Course Completion Certificate or CCP Certification Preferred Current Basic Life Support (AHA) Current PALS Certification Current ACLS Certification Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class "D" or above EVOC completed within 6 months of hire. Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles Must be able to pass a DOT physical Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period