EMT - Paramedic (PRN)

Gila Regional Medical Center•Silver City, NM

About The Position

Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call.

Requirements

Current Nationally Registered Paramedic - Preferred
Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic
Critical Care Paramedic Course Completion Certificate or CCP Certification Preferred
Current Basic Life Support (AHA)
Current PALS Certification
Current ACLS Certification
Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class “D” or above
EVOC completed within 6 months of hire.
Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles
Must be able to pass a DOT physical
Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period

Nice To Haves

Current Nationally Registered Paramedic - Preferred
Critical Care Paramedic Course Completion Certificate or CCP Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care
Stocks supplies
Washes trucks, cleans bays and station
Completes Run Reports and billing
Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate
Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) “EMS 1 Medic”, including, but not limited to:
Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers
Ensure all shifts are covered
Carrying the EMS cell phone
Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor
Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed
Completing shift report
Act as float medic
Additional duties as assigned