EMT-P Paramedic​/Night and Weekend Differentials

Description

Paramedics respond to medical and traumatic emergencies and provide basic and advanced life support procedures and transportation to the most appropriate facility. They also provide basic and advanced life support services to interfacility transfer patients as required. Paramedics carry themselves professionally and assist other company departments where needed.

• Responds to select medical and traumatic emergencies along with responding to select hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes to provide inter-facility transfers.
• Provides emergency medical care at the scene, en route to the hospital, and during transportation from facility to facility. Provides emergency medical care as appropriate to the practice of the registered emergency medical technician. Delivers the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility. Adheres to Company, local, regional, and state guidelines regarding patient care.
• Performs basic (or intermediate) life support procedures based upon certification level.
• Performs other duties related to emergency and non-emergency medical care and development of the emergency medical system and/or Patriot Ambulance.

• At all times, it presents an example of professionalism and leadership for others to follow. Places patient care excellence above all else.
• Demonstrates and ensures knowledge, understanding, and compliance with TMHC Team Mobile Health Care policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer care.
• Ensures that the vehicle and equipment are ready for use at the beginning of the shift and after every call.
• Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies using appropriate care and caution following Tennessee law, EMS regulations, company policy, and the principles of safe emergency vehicle operation. As per TMHC policy, always wear their seatbelt when in a Company vehicle.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions/Body Substance Isolation when dealing with patient contacts. Is familiar with and practices the Infection Control policies and procedures of TMHC.
• When necessary and appropriate, acts as a team leader in dealing with emergency and non-emergency situations, directing and supervising other members of the emergency medical care team.
• Renders emergency and non-emergency care as per TMHC, the State of Tennessee,with good judgment and the provision of high-quality medical care. Appropriately and safely deliver the patient to the nearest most appropriate medical facility.
• Performs indicated Advanced Life Support procedures as per the appropriate Protocols under the direction and supervision of the Medical Control Physician, through standing orders, radio, or telephone communications.
• Works with all personnel professionally and works at their skill level in accordance with the Tennessee regulations and company policies. Maintain good relations with all outside staff and services.
• Acts at all times in the best interests of high-quality patient care, in the best interests of the patient, and in such a manner to reflect credibly on TMHC and the professional reputation of the emergency medical technician.
• Acts at all times with personal safety in mind as well as the safety of others.
• Provides high-quality patient care while transporting patients to the receiving facility. Once at the destinations, provide the receiving staff with a comprehensive report regarding the patients’ status.
• Completes all appropriate documentation, Patient care Records, and any other record-keeping for every patient contact.
• Performs duties related to public relations and community education programs sponsored by TMHC.
• Attends appropriate continuing education courses as required. Ensures continuity with all required certifications such as CPR, EMT/Paramedic Card, PALS, ACLS, etc. Files the appropriate paperwork with State of Tennessee to ensure timely recertification.
• Provides Patriot Ambulance with a current copy of their EMT/Paramedic certification, CPR card, Motor Vehicle Driver’s License, etc.…