Overview and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Performs as a Paramedic for Ambulance Service and for the Emergency Department
Completes forms for ambulance service in accordance with EMS/hospital policies & procedures.
Maintains ambulances and equipment.
Participates in EMS Performance Improvement Process.
Performs patient focus care.
Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
Completes assigned goals.

Job Summary

Provides initial emergency measures and continuum of care on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the level of training as a Paramedic level. Performs in the pre-hospital environment to the level of training established by your state and national guidelines to the level of paramedic. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

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Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Experience

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Preferred/Desired

Licensure

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Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Certified in Mississippi, Licensed in Tennessee PALS or PEEP within one year of hire date. NALS abd PHTLS preferred. BLS;ACLS;PARAMED