PRIORITY ONDEMAND
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 required • Completion of an accredited paramedic program • Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation • 3-5 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 orientation • BLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation • CCP-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 record • Ability 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 feet • Demonstrated high level of clinical competence • Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication • Basic math skills
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 required • Completion of an accredited paramedic program • Completion of an approved emergency vehicle driving course prior to release from orientation • 3-5 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 orientation • BLS - Basic Life Support Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) current by completion of orientation • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) current by completion of orientation • CCP-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 record • Ability 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 feet • Demonstrated high level of clinical competence • Effective interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication • Basic math skills