Paramedic jobs in Keene, NH
Paramedic provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Being a Paramedic performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Additionally, Paramedic performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT. Typically requires an associate degree in an accredited Paramedic program. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Requires Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Typically reports to a manager. The Paramedic works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be a Paramedic typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Paramedic
- Parkland Medical Center
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Derry, NH
FULL_TIME
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Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Paramedic? At Parkland Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Parkland Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
- Colleague recognition program
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Paramedic like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
Position Summary:
The paramedic is a member of the healthcare team assisting in the care of emergency department patients under the guidance and direction of the Emergency Department Medical Director and the general supervision of the Emergency Department Director and in accordance with the standards of care and practice delineated by the State of New Hampshire Medical Control Boards’ Paramedic Patient Care Protocols. The paramedic provides age-appropriate individualized care under the guidance of the RN and follows physician orders for protocols, medications and diagnostic tests.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to:- Reception, rapid initial assessment and vital signs on arriving patients
- Answers EMS radio calls and relays information to provider and Charge RN
- Inserts airway adjuncts and administers oxygen therapy,
- End tidal CO2 monitoring
- Oropharynx and endotracheal suctioning
- Cardiac monitoring including 12 lead EKG and vital signs
- Assists with defibrillation, cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing
- Performs intravenous access including intraosseous lines and venipuncture
- Assists physician/provider with central line insertions, lumbar punctures, chest tube insertion, needle thoracotomy, endotracheal intubation, thoracentesis, arterial line insertion and suturing
- Medication administration, on the approved medication list, as described by policy
- Finger stick glucose testing
- Collects specimens for POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures
- Performs POC moderately complex testing according to established policies and procedures
- Performs and documents instrument maintenance; performs quality control according to established procedures; troubleshoots instruments effectively, when appropriate
- Splints extremity injuries using pre-formed devices
- Transports patients to receiving units
- Stocks supplies and equipment
- Checks outdates of supplies on carts and in drawers
- Maintains equipment including daily/monthly checks as established
- Cleans and prepares patient rooms
- Accurate and timely communication regarding patient care issues or patient status changes
- Accurate and timely documentation of care
- Communicates effectively with physicians, other providers, patients and families
- Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction
- Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
- Works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy
- Prepare or administer any medications not on the approved medication list
- Administer or check blood products, insulin or chemotherapy products
- Take telephone orders
- Call nursing report to receiving units or to other facilities
- Perform detailed or focused assessments in EDM
- Discharge patients (may assist with discharge preparation such as crutches, splinting, dressing, etc)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Paramedic opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. - Just Posted
Paramedic / AEMT
- ClearChoiceMD Urgent Care
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Hooksett, NH
FULL_TIME
- ClearChoiceMD is seeking a dependable part-time Paramedic or AEMT for our state-of-the-art urgent care facility in Hooksett, NH. Our ideal candidate is friendly and has excellent communication skills ...
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Paramedic / AEMT
- ClearChoiceMD
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Hooksett, NH
FULL_TIME
- ClearChoiceMD is seeking a dependable part-time Paramedic or AEMT for our state-of-the-art urgent care facility in Hooksett, NH. Our ideal candidate is friendly and has excellent communication skills ...
- 29 Days Ago
Paramedic / AEMT
- ClearChoiceMD
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Hooksett, NH
FULL_TIME
- ClearChoiceMD is seeking a dependable part-time Paramedic or AEMT for our state-of-the-art urgent care facility in Hooksett, NH. Our ideal candidate is friendly and has excellent communication skills ...
- 29 Days Ago
Emergency Department Clinical Paramedic
- Cheshire Medical Center
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Keene, NH
FULL_TIME
- The ED Paramedic functions as a member of the ED clinical team providing direct patient care within the scope of paramedic practice in collaboration with and under the supervision of ED Medical Direct...
- 7 Days Ago
Emergency Department Clinical Paramedic
- Cheshire Medical Center
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Keene, NH
FULL_TIME
- The ED Paramedic functions as a member of the ED clinical team providing direct patient care within the scope of paramedic practice in collaboration with and under the supervision of ED Medical Direct...
- 13 Days Ago
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Phlebotomist I
- Quest Diagnostics
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Keene, NH
- Overview: Phlebotomist I - Keene, NH - Monday - Friday - 07:00am - 04:00pm Benefits/Perks: Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision f...
- 5/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Phlebotomist I
- Integrated Resources
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Keene, NH
- Job Description: The Patient Services Representative I (PSR I) represents the face of the company to patients who come i...
- 5/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Phlebotomist I
- Spectraforce Technologies
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Keene, NH
- Phlebotomist I 6 months Keene NH 03431 20 hrs / week M-F 7am - 11am EST The Patient Services Representative I (PSR I) re...
- 5/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Paramedic Basic
- AMR
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Greenfield, MA
- Job Description: Paramedic IMMEDIATE HIRING! PARAMEDIC FULL-TIME and PART-TIME Opportunities STARTING RATE OF $24.62 PER...
- 5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Phlebotomy - Phlebotomist I - 1st Shift
- TalentBurst, Inc.
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Keene, NH
- Title: Phlebotomist I Location: Keene, NH Duration: 4+ Months Hours: M-F 7 am - 11 am EST Job Description: The Patient S...
- 5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Paramedic
- ConvenientMD
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Bedford, NH
- Job Title: Urgent Care Tech (Paramedic) At ConvenientMD we're on a mission to make good health more convenient for all -...
- 5/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Laboratory Technician (Laboratory) - FT/80
- Springfield Medical Care Systems
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Springfield, VT
- Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) will: * Utilize their skill of performing c...
- 5/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Laboratory Technician (Laboratory) - FT/72
- Springfield Medical Care Systems
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Springfield, VT
- Apply Job Type Full-time Description The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) will: * Utilize their skill of performing c...
- 5/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Keene, New Hampshire
Keene is located at 42°56′01″N 72°16′41″W / 42.93361°N 72.27806°W / 42.93361; -72.27806 (42.9339, −72.2784).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 37.5 square miles (97.1 km2). 37.3 square miles (96.5 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) of it is water, comprising 0.67% of the town. Keene is drained by the Ashuelot River. The highest point in Keene is the summit of Grays Hill in the city's northwest corner, at 1,388 feet (423 m) above sea level. Keene is entirely within the Connecticut River watershed, with all of the city except for the nor...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Paramedic jobs
$46,272 to $57,319
Keene, New Hampshire area prices
were up 1.4% from a year ago
were up 1.4% from a year ago
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