Night Transport Paramedic - PRN ALS Specialist

bhs; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health Corbin is seeking a Paramedic to join our Transport EMS team on a third shift, PRN basis. The role provides advanced life support care to patients of all ages under medical direction, and requires adherence to hospital and EMS protocols.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, transport of patients, vehicle readiness, and coordination of resources. Kentucky license with BLS, PALS, ACLS is required; drivers license also needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Active Paramedic license through the Kentucky Board of EMS at time of consideration
• BLS for Healthcare Provider issued by AHA or ARC
• PALS & ACLS certifications
• Other certifications and specialty training as required by the Kentucky Board of EMS
• Valid driver''s license

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care within the medical director approved department protocols and state scope of practice.
• Recognizes, responds to, and communicates changes in patient condition appropriately.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation and patient care reports within required timeframe.
• Provides care appropriate to the emergency population and maintains the environment of care.
• Performs ambulance transportation services within the scope of practice of a Paramedic.
• Sets priorities for the transport of multiple patients.
• Assures resources and coordinates plan of delivery.
• Maintains knowledge and familiarity with each vehicle in fleet in order to operate smooth and safely.
• Assures ambulance is clean, stocked and response ready at the beginning and end of every shift as well as prior to each and every request for service.
• Ensures proper vehicle maintenance and equipment readiness as well as proper ALS gear readiness and utilization.

Skills

Patient care

Emergency protocols

Documentation

Vehicle knowledge

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paramedic license (KY Board of EMS)

BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA/ARC)

PALS & ACLS certifications

Job description

Baptist Health Corbin is seeking a Paramedic to join our Transport EMS team on a third shift, PRN basis. The role provides advanced life support care to patients of all ages under medical direction, and requires adherence to hospital and EMS protocols.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, documentation, transport of patients, vehicle readiness, and coordination of resources. Kentucky license with BLS, PALS, ACLS is required; drivers license also needed.