Paramedic

## Paramedic
- Full Time
- Days Apply:
Methodist Fremont Hospital
- Fremont, NE:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR116462
** Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
** At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Methodist Fremont Health  Address: 450 E 23rd St.

- Fremont, NE

Work Schedule:

(3) 12-hour shifts per week (7a-7p) with every third weekend rotation.
The practice of paramedicine shall mean the assumption of responsibility and accountability for all actions under the scope of EMT-P which include, but are not limited to: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of all age patients, involving basic and advanced emergency medical care, practicing predominantly in the hospital setting in addition to ambulance transport as needed.
** Responsibilities:**#
** Essential Functions
**** 1. Provides advanced emergency care for all Emergency Department (ED) patients
*** Acts as a
** lead responder in critical situations**, initiating and coordinating advanced resuscitation and stabilization measures in accordance with established protocols.
* Demonstrates the ability to quickly assess patient condition and determine the most appropriate interventions based on patient age, medical history, and presenting symptoms.
* Coordinates care seamlessly with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely, effective, and safe patient outcomes.
** 2. Coordinates emergency response and interfacility transport
*** Assists with ambulance transport of emergent and non-emergent patients to and from medical facilities, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and safety procedures.
* Operates and maintains emergency vehicles and associated life-support equipment in a state of readiness, performing pre- and post-shift inspections.
* Maintains continuous communication with dispatchers and healthcare facilities to coordinate arrival, transfer, and follow-up care.
** 3. Performs advanced patient care procedures
*** Administers treatments and medications in accordance with approved protocols or direct physician orders.
* Utilizes advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, and other specialized interventions as required by patient condition.
* Accurately obtains and interprets vital signs, oxygen saturation, and pain assessments, and documents changes in patient condition promptly.
** 4. Ensures complete and accurate patient care documentation
*** Completes all required patient care reports, incident reports, and transport records in accordance with regulatory, facility, and departmental guidelines.
* Ensures documentation is thorough, timely, and meets all legal and quality assurance requirements.
** 5. Serves as a mentor and training resource
*** Provides guidance, support, and skills training to newly hired EMTs, paramedics, and other emergency personnel.
* Assists in evaluating the competency of team members and offers feedback for professional development.
* Participates in continuing education and serves as a subject matter resource on advanced emergency procedures and protocols.
** 6. Maintains a safe and effective operational environment
*** Adheres to all safety regulations, infection control procedures, and emergency response standards.
* Ensures readiness of equipment, supplies, and medications for both routine and critical situations.
* Actively participates in drills, quality improvement initiatives, and operational readiness reviews.
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* Schedule:

**(3) 12-hour shifts per week (7a-7p) with every third weekend rotation.
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* Job Description:

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** Job Requirements
**** Education
* ** Associate’s degree in Paramedicine required.
* OR* Graduate of an accredited Paramedic training program required.
* Participate in mandatory in-services and continuing education programs as mandated by policies and procedures/external agencies and as directed by supervisor.
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