Paramedic

The University of Vermont Health Network

  • Elizabethtown, NY
  • 19 days ago
  • $23.57–$35.35 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • EMT-Paramedicsunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Medication Administrationunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched

Description

Job Details

Job Ref:R0088760 Category:Emergency Technician Employment Type:Full-Time Health Care Partner:Elizabethtown Community Hospital Location: 66 Park St, Elizabethtown, NY 12932 Department:ECH - Transport Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Eve/Night Hours:- Hours per Week: 40 Weekend Needs:As Scheduled Pay Rate: $23.57 - $35.35 per hour

The Paramedic provides care for patients during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls with the scope of practice for each level of (A) EMT- (Advanced, Critical Care, or Paramedic). Qualifications / Job Requirements:

  • Have an current AEMT card and have on-line status
  • Knowledge and Skills required show need for high school or equivalent education
  • Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment
  • Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
  • Ability to interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions
  • Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations
  • Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights
  • Ability to function efficiently without interruption throughout an entire work shift
  • Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios
  • Ability to read English language, manuals and road maps
  • Ability to accurately discern street signs and addresses
  • Ability to interview patients, patient family members and bystanders
  • Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such
  • Ability to converse, in English, with coworkers and hospital staff with regard to the status of the patient
  • Possesses good manual dexterity with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest quality patient care
  • Ability to bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain
  • Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture
  • Ability to work in low light situations and confined spaces
  • Ability to work with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions

Must demonstrate competency in all EMT-B skills and equipment usage. Must be able to provide Advanced Life Support using the AEMT-Intermediate skills and equipment. Must be able to administer appropriate medications.

Sign on Bonus of $6,000 for Full-Time positions. Candidates must be a current Paramedic with prior EMS experience. Subject to tax withholdings and additional terms and conditions apply.

Numbers & Facts

LocationElizabethtown, NY
Salary$23.57–$35.35 Per Hour

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