What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic (Full-Time) position at Henderson County Community Hospital?
Position General Summary:
The Paramedic, under supervision of the Lead Paramedic. and/or the E.M.S. Director, is responsible for the pre-hospital ALS care of patients which are in need of care as a result of accident or illness, and is responsible for the overall direction of that patient care in the pre-hospital setting. The Paramedic delivers care based on age appropriate needs for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adults, and geriatric patients. He/she demonstrates an interest in patient centered approach to total pre-hospital care. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, visitors, physicians, and other healthcare providers. The Paramedic shall be responsible for assisting with planning, supervising and evaluating the pre-hospital care of patients and for correlating emergency medical care and transportation.
The position is considered an Essential position at this facility to ensure efficient operations and patient care. Employees hired into an Essential position are expected to report to work for their scheduled shifts regardless of the environmental weather and road conditions that may exist.
Position Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains sound professional confidentiality at all times.
- Operates ambulance in a safe manner.
- Participate in Performance improvement activities.
- Utilizes the authorized emergency medical service standard of care protocols to oversee and provide age specific patient care.
- Utilizes downtime to ensure all equipment is at a constant state of readiness and reports any equipment that is out of service and in need of repair.
- Ensures all company-wide educational initiatives are current. (Advanced Learning Center)
- Ensure that every patient contact is directly reflected on a Patient Care Report. This report shall accurately reflect the contact from initial contact until delivery at the hospital. It shall document all aspects of the assessment and all treatments performed on the patient while in EMS care.
- Provides courteous Customer Service to patients, co-workers, physicians, and any other person they come in contact with during their shift.
Position Requirements: Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Certifications;
Must possess a current TN Paramedic License from an accredited school and exhibit proficiency in pre-hospital care and oral communication skills.
No pre-hospital experience is required but is desired
License to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Tennessee. CPR Healthcare Provider through an approved institution and a valid Class D TN driver’s license with an F endorsement are required
ACLS Certification required
PALS or PEPP ALS Certification required