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Overview
Job Summary
Provides initial emergency measures and continuum of care on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the level of training as a Paramedic level. Performs in the pre-hospital environment to the level of training established by your state and national guidelines to the level of paramedic. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Performs as a Paramedic for Ambulance Service and for the Emergency Department
- Completes forms for ambulance service in accordance with EMS/hospital policies & procedures.
- Maintains ambulances and equipment.
- Participates in EMS Performance Improvement Process.
- Performs patient focus care.
- Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- A current drivers license with acceptable driving record as per Ambulance Service Fleet Safety Policies including completion of EVOC or EMD course as required by your state. (Class F)
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
- Certified in Mississippi, Licensed in Tennessee PALS or PEEP within one year of hire date. NALS abd PHTLS preferred.
Minimum Required
- BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ACLS;PARAMED
Preferred/Desired
