Paramedic

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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. Performs in the pre-hospital environment to the Paramedic level of training established by state guidelines. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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. Performs in the pre-hospital environment to the Paramedic level of training established by state guidelines. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• 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-focused care.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Completes assigned goals.

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Preferred/Desired

• A current driver’s license with acceptable driving record as per Ambulance Service Fleet Safety Policies including completion of EVOC or EMD course as required by operating state. (Class
  
  F)

• Certified in Mississippi, Licensed in Tennessee PALS or PEEP within one year of hire date. NALS and PHTLS preferred.

• BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; ACLS; PARAMED

• Entry level

• Other

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care