Paramedic or Advanced EMT

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Elizabethtown, NYtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R0078921

Building Name: ECH - Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location Address: 75 Park Street, Elizabethtown New York Regular Department : ECH - Transport Full Time Standard

Hours:

40

Biweekly Scheduled

Hours:

80

Shift: Eve/Night-12

HrPrimary

Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AMWeekend Needs:
As Scheduled Salary Range:
Min $23.57 Mid $29.46 Max $35.35

Recruiter:
Greg Cary The Paramedic provides care for patients during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls with the scope of practice for each level of (A) EMT- (Advanced, Critical Care, or Paramedic). Qualifications /

Job Requirements:

• Have an current AEMT card and have on-line status  
• Knowledge and Skills required show need for high school or equivalent education  
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment  
• Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)  
• Ability to interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions  
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations  
• Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights  
• Ability to function efficiently without interruption throughout an entire work shift  
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios  
• Ability to read English language, manuals and road maps  
• Ability to accurately discern street signs and addresses  
• Ability to interview patients, patient family members and bystanders  
• Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such  
• Ability to converse, in English, with coworkers and hospital staff with regard to the status of the patient  
• Possesses good manual dexterity with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest quality patient care  
• Ability to bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain  
• Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture  
• Ability to work in low light situations and confined spaces  
• Ability to work with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions  Must demonstrate competency in all EMT-B skills and equipment usage. Must be able to provide Advanced Life Support using the AEMT-Intermediate skills and equipment. Must be able to administer appropriate medications.
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