EMT - Paramedic (PRN)

Description

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• •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

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING 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

Note: Job description available upon request **All required documents must be presented at time of hire.** EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer