Paramedic Health Express

South Shore Health System; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to join their team. This role involves ensuring the safe passage of patients, conducting assessments, and providing essential support during examinations and treatments. The ideal candidate will possess current paramedic licensure and ACLS/BLS certification, along with a strong knowledge of medical terminology. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care. Join a team where your skills and compassion will make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Qualifications

• Must hold current Massachusetts Paramedic Licensure and ACLS/BLS licensure.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assess patients, obtaining their medical history and vital signs.
• Administer medications and IVs as per physician’s orders.
• Maintain patient care areas and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Team Player

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of medical terminology

Education

Current Massachusetts Paramedic Licensure

Current ACLS/BLS licensure

Job description

Job Description Summary

General Job Description

1. Maintain patient's safe passage in and out of the practice
2. Greet, assess and interview patients
3. Obtain past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, vital signs
4. Review present medications, allergy history, chief complaint
5. Prepare and assist patients for examination, treatment, or procedure by provider
6. Anticipate needs of patients, and the provider
7. Monitor patients during examination or procedure
8. Maintain and update level of skill for pertinent paramedic duties
9. Maintain patient care areas
10. Stock and order supplies as needed, and maintain clean exam rooms
11. Charge and code supplies, medications, and procedures
12. Respond to patient's concerns in person or by telephone while simultaneously documenting the problem
13. Maintain patient confidentiality
14. Administer medications and IVs per physician’s orders
15. Perform a variety of preliminary procedures, including phlebotomy, injections, throat cultures and more

Qualifications:
• Current Massachusetts Paramedic Licensure
• Current ACLS/BLS licensure
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Team Player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment