Paramedic II Ambulance

Trinity Health•De Witt, AR

18h

About The Position

Provides the practice and delivery of safe, effective, ethical and culturally competent emergency care to patients of all ages in emergency situations who require stabilization and/or resuscitation as a result of illness or injury. Responsible for overseeing the daily operation when the Manager and/or Charge Medic are not available. This includes support for management of human, fiscal, material and environmental resources in accordance with hospital guidelines, organization/EMS philosophies and in compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Key accountabilities include fostering interdisciplinary collaborative relationships; making decisions in patient care/triage; ensure smooth shift operations; facilitate a seamless transition for the next shift that includes exchange of essential information; active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities; promote evidence-based practice through research utilization or conduct of practice research. Performs technical procedures according to GMC Ambulance protocols and function within their Scope of Practice in accordance with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of EMS.

Requirements

High school plus additional course work up to 1 year
Basic Life Support
ACLS Training
Licensed Paramedic in IA and IL (employees hired prior to 5/21/2017 have one year to obtain second state license)
Valid Driver's License
Less than 1 year experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Critical Care Paramedic (CCP)
PALS
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or International Trauma Life Support

Responsibilities

Provides the practice and delivery of safe, effective, ethical and culturally competent emergency care to patients of all ages in emergency situations who require stabilization and/or resuscitation as a result of illness or injury.
Responsible for overseeing the daily operation when the Manager and/or Charge Medic are not available.
Support for management of human, fiscal, material and environmental resources in accordance with hospital guidelines, organization/EMS philosophies and in compliance with regulatory and professional standards.
Fostering interdisciplinary collaborative relationships
Making decisions in patient care/triage
Ensure smooth shift operations
Facilitate a seamless transition for the next shift that includes exchange of essential information
Active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities
Promote evidence-based practice through research utilization or conduct of practice research
Performs technical procedures according to GMC Ambulance protocols and function within their Scope of Practice in accordance with the Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of EMS.