Becker Health
Job Description:
Paramedics are Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) who received the highest form of certification for EMTs. They are medical professionals who work as a part of the emergency medical services in a given area. They provide pre-hospital advanced medical and trauma care before transferring to emergency rooms of hospitals. Upon arriving at the scene, paramedics assess the nature and severity of the patient's condition, while determining any pre-existing medical conditions. They then transport the patient to a medical facility while providing emergency care, making sure to follow set protocols and guidelines. While in transit, they monitor the patient's vital signs and give additional care when needed. Once they arrive at the medical facility, the paramedic assists in transferring the patient to the emergency department and reports the details and other relevant information to the attending physician. After each run, paramedics document the trip and restock supplies and check to make sure all equipment is in good running condition, in preparation for the next run.
Position Urgency: Normal
Shifts: all
State License Details: Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience: 2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 36
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialty: EMT-Paramedic, Paramedic
Bilingual: No
EMR Used: EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required: Yes
Paramedics are Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) who received the highest form of certification for EMTs. They are medical professionals who work as a part of the emergency medical services in a given area. They provide pre-hospital advanced medical and trauma care before transferring to emergency rooms of hospitals. Upon arriving at the scene, paramedics assess the nature and severity of the patient's condition, while determining any pre-existing medical conditions. They then transport the patient to a medical facility while providing emergency care, making sure to follow set protocols and guidelines. While in transit, they monitor the patient's vital signs and give additional care when needed. Once they arrive at the medical facility, the paramedic assists in transferring the patient to the emergency department and reports the details and other relevant information to the attending physician. After each run, paramedics document the trip and restock supplies and check to make sure all equipment is in good running condition, in preparation for the next run.
Position Urgency: Normal
Shifts: all
State License Details: Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience: 2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours: 36
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialty: EMT-Paramedic, Paramedic
Bilingual: No
EMR Used: EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required: Yes