Paramedic

Monument Health; Deadwood, New Britain (SD, CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Dakota is seeking a dedicated Paramedic to deliver high-quality emergency care. The role involves collaborating with physicians, performing patient assessments, and implementing care plans. Ideal candidates will possess required certifications and demonstrate the ability to work in high-pressure environments. Join a committed team focused on patient health and safety.

Qualifications

• Collaborates with Emergency physician for patient care planning.
• Identifies patient teaching needs and participates in education.
• Demonstrates ability to start IV and perform emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct patient care in Emergency Department.
• Implements patient care plans after assessment by RN.
• Participates in evaluation of patient care effectiveness.

Skills

Emergency Care

Patient Assessment

IV Skills

Education

Paramedic Certificate

Basic Life Support Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Plans and provides direct patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patient served, under the direction of the Emergency Department physician, on a continuing basis, to obtain optimum health for patient and family, in accordance with accepted hospital standards and policy. Provides BLS and ALS Emergency Care.

Essential Functions

1. Collaborates with the Emergency physician in the formulation of the individualized plan of care from admission through discharge, as evidenced by documentation and feedback.
2. Consistently identifies patient and significant others teaching needs, participates in and reinforces teaching, including patient/family and significant others, as evidenced by documentation, observation and feedback.
3. Contributes to patient assessment and participates in the implementation of nursing intervention.
4. Demonstrates the ability to recognize an emergency and initiate appropriate response, as evidenced by documentation and observation.
5. Implements plan of patient care after initial assessment by RN and works closely with Healthcare team.
6. Participates in the evaluation of the effectiveness of patient care interventions and contributes to the revision of the plan of care as necessary, as evidenced by documentation, observation and feedback.
7. Demonstrates the ability to start an IV on a patient as evidenced by documentation and/or observation.
8. Performs procedures and treatments according to EMS standards and department protocols as evidenced by documentation and observation.
9. All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required Certifications:

• Paramedic Certificate - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - within 60 days of hire or transfer
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate - American Heart Association (AHA)

Paramedics at Lead Deadwood Hospital additionally require:

• Ambulance Driver Certification - South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners

Physical Requirements: Very Heavy work, exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, and/or more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 100 pounds occasionally. Possible exposure to radiation and infectious substances. Must be able to work designated shift lengths, including nights and irregular hours.