Paramedic jobs in Rhode Island

Description

As a clinical leader responsible for overseeing and expediting ALS (Advanced Life Support) discharges out of designated Key Account locations and functioning as a Paramedic, your role is critical in ensuring efficient patient care and adherence to company policies and state regulations. Here's a breakdown of your responsibilities:

1. ALS Discharge Oversight: Your primary responsibility is to oversee and expedite ALS discharges from specific locations. This involves ensuring that patients with varying acuity levels receive the appropriate care and resources.

2. Paramedic Role: As a Paramedic, you must adhere to all company policies and state regulations while delivering patient care. This includes following established guidelines for patient care and transportation.

3. Clinical Guidance: Provide clinical guidance to ambulance crews in the field. Support them with ALS assists, and proactively maintain Quality Assurance measures. This ensures that the care provided meets high clinical standards.

4. Triage and Matching: Review, triage, and expedite ALS discharges out of designated facilities. Your role is to efficiently match patient acuity and clinical needs with available resources, ensuring that patients receive the right level of care.

5. Clinical and Operational Support: Review and assist with any clinical or operational questions and concerns raised by transporting crews. This helps maintain quality and safety during patient transport.

6. Policy Adherence: Assist in assuring that all field staff members adhere to the company's policy and procedure guidelines, which is crucial for maintaining consistent and high-quality patient care.

7. Collaboration: Work cooperatively with the billing department and compliance coordinator. Ensure that any improperly documented ALS ePCR's are resolved efficiently, as proper documentation is essential for billing and compliance.

8. Facility Relationships: Establish working relationships with staff members at designated facilities. This fosters cooperation and smoother patient transfers.

9. Communication Liaison: Act as a liaison between the field management team and all field employees to enhance direct communication efforts. Effective communication is essential in emergency medical services.

10. Needs Assessment: Actively review and report the needs of ALS/BLS (Basic Life Support) crews in the field. Addressing these needs is vital for maintaining a high level of patient care.

11. Equipment and Supplies: Obtain and deliver any necessary equipment or supplies for field crews. Timely access to equipment is crucial for patient care.

12. Billing Documents: Assist the local management team in gathering critical billing documents such as Med Nec's, signature forms, and ops holds. This helps ensure that billing processes run smoothly.

13. Transport Coordination: Assist the local management team in contacting field staff to sync their transports and expedite movement to and from patient transport requests. Coordinating transport schedules is essential for timely care.

14. Staffing Support: Assist the local management team in contacting field staff to fill openings in the schedule, ensuring that staffing levels meet demand.

15. Other Duties: Be prepared to undertake any other duties as assigned, which may include a wide range of responsibilities depending on the needs of the organization.

By effectively fulfilling these responsibilities, you contribute to the smooth operation of the ALS and BLS services and, ultimately, the well-being of patients.

Qualifications

• Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of High School Education

• Currently Licensed MA Paramedic

• CPR and ACLS Certification

• Valid driver’s license

• Clean driving record

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in EMS

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Must be able to read, speak, and write English