Paramedic​/Scrub Tech

Description

Summary: Provide safe, quality advanced and basic emergency medical care and transportation under the guidelines of state protocols. Maintain equipment and vehicles utilized in providing service.

• Maintain high quality of patient care by assuming responsibilities for medical care of the patient and carrying out established policies and procedures
• Respond to requests for emergency medical care, examine patients, and report on patient medical condition to an emergency room nurse or physician via two-way radio or telephone
• Utilize medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator and EKG monitor, telemetry equipment, oxygen and suction devices, intravenous fluids, injections, CPR, and other procedures and medications as required
• Administer wound care and apply traction and/or splinting
• Read maps and route ambulance unit
• Transport patients to medical facilities
• Gather patient billing information and appropriate billing signatures
• Ensure emergency vehicle is inventoried, stocked and in good running order throughout the work shift
• Complete daily report and report mechanical problems to Maintenance Department and/or Supervisor
• Maintain the cleanliness of vehicle and area stations
• Comply with continuing education requirements and maintain all relevant certifications
• Maintain verbal contact with the Communications Center via two-way radio regarding unit readiness, identities, location, etc.
• Adhere to established pre-hospital care protocols
• Function as a public relations representative when dealing with facilities, agencies, etc.
• Responsible for adhering to all company policies and procedures
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Current Paramedic certification in Texas
• Current state driver's license with acceptable driving record
• Negative DOT drug screen
• Pass DOT physical and lifting requirement
• Current ACLS Provider and BCLS Health Provider certifications
• Must be at least 20 years of age
• At least one year of experience preferred

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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