Paramedic

Northern Light Medical Transport and Emergency Care |US:

ME:

Bangor | Emergency Services | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Medical Transport and Emergency Care

Department:Ambulance Transport

Position is located: Douglas Brown Building

Work Type:Full Time

Work Schedule:
Variable

Salary Range : $ 22.30 - $34.22

Exempt:
No

Summary
:

The Paramedic is a person who must not only remain calm while working in difficult and stressful circumstances, but must be capable of staying focused while assuming the leadership role inherent in carrying out the functions of the position. Good judgment along with advanced knowledge and technical skills are essential in directing other team members to assist as needed. The Paramedic must be able to provide top quality care, concurrently handle high levels of stress, and be willing to take on the personal responsibility required of the position.

This includes not only all legal ramifications for precise documentation, but also the responsibility for using the knowledge and skills acquired in real life threatening emergency situations.

Responsibilities
:

• Successful completion of EMT training course
• Currently licensed or licensable in Maine as an EMT-Paramedic
• Current Health Care Provider CPR certification
• Active, unrestricted, Maine driver’s license
• Insurable by auto insurance carrier
• AVOC, or equivalent certification
• Current BTLS, PHTLS, or other trauma training
• NRP or approved alternative Certification
• Cleared for NICU/CCT vehicle operation
• ACLS Certification
• PEPP or approved alternative Certification
• Approved 12-lead EKG interpretation training
• Maine EMS Paramedic Interfacility Transport Certification current licensure and remain employed
• Cooperates and complies with established EMS’ Quality Assurance process and complies with other essential documents
• Offers flexibility in scheduling matters; willing to work late, arrive early, augments staffing when requested (call-ins) and regularly completes pager shift duty
• Maintains professional conduct; appearance, behavior, sense of responsibility, pride in the company, and willingness to mentor others; willingness to progress professionally into specialty team assignments
• Adheres to standard precautions and other personal protective equipment (PPE), due to the presence of body fluids and chemicals
• Demonstrates competency in assessing a patient, handling emergencies utilizing Basic Life Support equipment and procedures; have the ability to perform CPR, control of hemorrhage, non-invasive shock treatment, fracture and spinal stabilization, manage environmental emergencies, emergency childbirth, operation of the semi-automatic defibrillator, delivery of oxygen
• Administers properly:
  Medications approved by Maine EMS; chest decompression; NG tube placement; transtracheal jet insufflation; surgical cricothyrotomy; and all other skills approved by Maine EMS.
• Performs advanced airway control; IV/IO therapy; cardiac monitoring; defibrillation; and other practices as approved by Maine EMS.
• Motivated in the delivery of care, maintenance of facilities and equipment, and inventory control.
• Maintains thorough familiarity with treatment protocols, response requirements and quality assurance procedures in system in which assigned.
• Maintains awareness of any and all changes in the system components and company policy.
• Maintains the level and type of certification(s) consistent with performing tasks in the system to which assigned.
• Complies with all state and company…