Paramedic - Emergency

Prime Healthcare • Port Huron, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital that provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs. Lake Huron Medical Center is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices located throughout the Blue Water Area. Raising the bar for quality health care, Lake Huron Medical Center received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, rated four stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Learn more at www.mylakehuron.com . As a member of Prime Healthcare, Lake Huron Medical Center is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment. Responsibilities The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department. The paramedic communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. The paramedic responds quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. The paramedic is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies. The paramedic performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Current and valid paramedic license issued by the State of Michigan.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS 90 days upon hire and maintain current.
• PALS and/or ENPC required 90 days upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year as a paramedic in an EMS or acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• The paramedic is directly accountable for the care given to patients in the Emergency Department.
• The paramedic communicates with the physician about the changes in the patient’s clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
• The paramedic responds quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment.
• The paramedic is knowledgeable about EMTALA regulations and reporting of child/adult abuse to appropriate agencies.
• The paramedic performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed