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Verified Pay $70,100.00 - $94,635.00 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Dallas-Fort Worth, TX, United States
Granbury, Texas

About this job

*Ground Paramedic*

This position has primary responsibility for the delivery of safe, high quality advanced emergency care to patients transported by CareFlite’s Ground Division.
This position requires a personal commitment to CareFlite’s mission and core values and the willingness to demonstrate those core values in all activities performed for CareFlite or while representing CareFlite.
*PRIMARY FUNCTION*

* Responsible for the safe operation of the emergency vehicle in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as CareFlite Policies and Procedures.

* Demonstrates working knowledge of all medical and non-medical equipment, which is part of the ambulance.

* Performs routine maintenance check on assigned vehicle at the beginning of each shift. Reports and documents maintenance performed and service required, if any.

* Assists flight crew in loading and unloading patients for the CareFlite helicopter and for fixed wing aircraft. Adheres to all aviation safety requirements in the performance of these duties.
* Responsible for ensuring that CareFlite is perceived by its customers in a positive manner by conduction all interaction in a professional and courteous manner.

* Communicates positively with patients, family members and medical personnel. Ensures that all individuals involved in the transport are fully informed of pertinent details related to the transport.

* Accommodates family members to the extent possible without jeopardizing the safety of the patient mission or other CareFlite personnel.

* Provides CareFlite Communication center with information required to initiate, track and close out the mission.

* Meets special medical and/or comfort needs of patients to ensure that their transport is a positive experience.

* Responsible for participating in the delivery of non-emergency and emergency patient care in accordance with CareFlite Clinical Practice Guidelines.

* Completes appropriate clinical assessment of patients and reports medical condition to receiving facility personnel and/or family.

* Completes appropriate records to accurately report patient condition at time of transport and to record services rendered by CareFlite personnel before and during transport.

* Ensures that assigned vehicle is adequately stocked and cleaned according to CareFlite policies and procedures.

* Incumbent(s) will actively participate in quality assurance/improvement activities as directed by their supervisor. Each incumbent will acquaint themselves with the quality assurance surveys and/or quality improvement projects, which affect their practice and adhere to the standards or changes implemented. Each incumbent will provide feedback in a positive proactive manner on quality assurance/improvement activities, which impact their practice.

* Incumbent(s) will search out opportunities to utilize their free time while on duty to improve their professional skills or participate in work related projects, such as public relations with facilities.

* Incumbent(s) will identify efficiency or cost saving ideas in a timely manner to their immediate supervisor.

* Supports assigned partner by sharing in the delivery of patient care, lifting of patients and/or equipment, documentation of transports, and stocking, cleaning and maintenance of assigned vehicle.

* Incumbent(s) will focus their efforts on supporting their co-workers at all times.

* Incumbent(s) will be tolerant of diversity within the work setting and will address co-workers in a respectful manner at all times. Personal issues will be addressed outside the workplace. Constructive criticism of a co-worker or supervisor will be offered in a private setting and delivered in a positive and respectful manner.

* Incumbent(s) manage their time appropriately to ensure that all areas of their job responsibilities are adequately covered. Actively seeks out additional assignments or assists co-workers with their tasks when they have completed their assigned tasks.

* Have active listening skills. Communicates to co-workers and the public in a clear, concise and positive manner, both orally and in writing.

* Demonstrates a positive approach to problem solving and utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve work related issues.

* Possesses and demonstrates sound judgment and objectivity in decision-making, including sound airworthiness determinations/clinical determinations/business determinations.

* Initiates work independently without direction and can be relied upon to complete tasks without continual supervision.

* Maintains personal knowledge of area of expertise through industry contacts, review of pertinent literature (manuals) and utilization of available educational resources.

* Maintains professional appearance.

* Maintains ethical, courteous and professional behavior, which reflects favorably on CareFlite. Adheres to the CareFlite Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

* Monitors own areas of strength and weakness; and seek out opportunities and/or guidance for improvement. Seeks appropriate channels for personal and professional development.

* Demonstrates flexibility and has the ability to respond to changing priorities.

* Demonstrates changes in behavior or attitude following constructive guidance.

* Deals with conflict in an appropriate and effective manner.

* Exhibits a positive attitude in support of CareFlite and CareFlite/hospital management. Refrains from making negative comments about CareFlite, hospital and/or staff.

* Written and oral communications are clear and concise.

* Attends staff meetings as required by policy.

*QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:*

* Must be 18 years of age or older
* High school diploma or its equivalent
* Current State of Texas certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic.
* Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
* Current Basic Life Support Certification
* Current PHTLS Certificate or obtained within 6 weeks of hire
* Current PALS Certificate or obtained within 6 weeks of hire
* Current Dallas City Ambulance Attendant Driver permit
* Current Texas Class C driver’s license
* Ability to effectively communicate Verbal / Written English
* 2 Years’ experience in Emergency Medical Services preferred

*PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:*

* Ability to make decisions, which have moderate impact on immediate work unit.
* Ability to understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions
* Must be able to see and speak with customers and observe equipment operation
* Occasionally perform tasks while standing and walking up to 100% of time
* Examine and assess the skin and other abnormalities through sight, touch and smell
* Reach, bend, kneel and have high level of manual dexterity
* Will often be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds or more
* Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions
* Ability to coordinate activities closely with others in stressful situations
* Ability to take direction and adapt to changing situations/job duties
* Frequently exposed to hazardous chemicals, extreme temperatures and to blood borne pathogens
* Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment while performing specific tasks or in certain areas.

*The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the **principal** functions of the job as **identified and** shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,100.00 - $94,635.00 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Pet insurance
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Uniform allowance
* Vision insurance
* Wellness program
Hospital specialties:
* Critical & Intensive Care
* Emergency Medicine
* Trauma Medicine
Schedule:
* Evening shift
* Holidays
* Night shift
* On call
* Overnight shift
* Overtime
* Rotating shift
* Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person