Paramedic - Fulton County Hospital Emergency Services

Paramedic
- Fulton County Hospital Emergency Services

Baxter Health

Salem , AR

6980 - Fulton County Hospital Emergency Services

PRN , Varies

Allied Health

EMT
- Paramedic (EMT-P)

SUMMARY:

The Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic assists with providing efficient and immediate care to patients in various emergency and non-emergency situations. Responsible for providing BLS & ALS levels of care including CPR, AED, ventilation, controlling hemorrhaging, IV administration, Medication Administration and management, Advanced Airway Management including RSI procedures, Advanced Cardiac / Stroke Care ( ACLS ) etc. to stabilize the patient’s condition.

Additionally the Paramedic will maintain certifications in ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, AMLS, NIMS and other certifications. The EMT-P is responsible for documenting all aspects of care provided under their direction by EMS services. Operates the ambulance in various weather and road conditions to safely transport patients to medical facilities. Performs various other job responsibilities as identified by service medical director and service manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of accredited EMT-P program and maintains national and state licenses.

Experience:

Previous experience preferred but not required; willing to train individual with desire and initiative to learn.

Licensure/Certification:
Current Arkansas EMT-P license in good standing. Must possess American Heart Association CPR Certification, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS. Must possess valid Class D driver’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets the hospital’s insurance carrier requirements for hospital vehicle operation.

Other:

• Required to operate and drive hospital ambulance vehicles throughout scheduled work shift.
• Must be at least 19 years of age or older to support coverage under hospital driving policies for insurance purposes and will maintain.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to make effective decisions at all times, especially during high stress situations.
• Ability to read and interpret all required documents and write/document required reports and correspondence.
• Working knowledge of computer and ambulance equipment, to include, but not limited to, radio, communications, Lifeline computer console, ambulance cot, all Basic Life Support equipment, and use of ALS equipment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other employees, providers, and medical agencies to provide the highest level of patient care.
• Working knowledge of the BRMC EMS coverage area, including all major highways and towns.
• Knowledge of Basic Life Support Theory and skills as it relates to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of Theory and Practice of EMS operations and familiar with standard protocols.

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to speak and hear continuously and have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, family, co-workers, ancillary staff, visitors, and physicians to solve problems;

and to make decisions independently in many types of encounters. Must have the ability to frequently stand and walk…