PARAMEDIC

Campbell County Health; Gillette (WY); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Campbell County Health in Gillette, WY seeks a Paramedic to work with the EMS Medical Director and EMS Manager within the paramedic license scope. You will assess, plan, implement and collaborate to ensure excellence in patient care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transport to a medical facility.

Responsibilities include life support procedures, IV fluids, oxygen, documentation of assessments with the WATRS system, and supporting other departments as needed under physician and RN

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid paramedic license as defined by the State of Wyoming.
• Excellent patient assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate with EMS Director, EMS Manager, MD and RN.
• Strong documentation and communication abilities.

Responsabilités

• Performs pre-hospital emergency care and transport of patients.
• Conducts patient assessments, prioritizes care, and administers life support procedures.
• Documents assessments and treatments using the WATRS system.
• Assists with medical treatment in other departments under physician/RN direction as required.
• Maintains vehicle readiness and adheres to policies and standards.

Description du poste

ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital—we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics—including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center,a long-term care facility.

To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:

• Generous PTO accrual(increases with tenure)


• Paid sick leave days


• Medical/Dental/Vision


• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account


• 403(b) with employer match


• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare


• And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package

JOB SUMMARY

Works in conjunction with the EMS Medical Director and for the EMS Manager within guidelines of the paramedic license. The Paramedic assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility. The Paramedic may also assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.

Provides emergency advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Conducts patient assessment to determine the extent of an illness or injury and to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Performs life support procedures or administers oxygen. Dispenses antiseptic solution to prevent infection, starts and administers intravenous fluids. Performs other emergency medical procedures needed to stabilize patient during transport. Provides an update on patient's condition and status of treatments when transferring to other medical personnel. May require registry in NREMT.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs medical and trauma patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders necessary and appropriate care within policy, protocol, and scope of practice.


• Assesses, plans, implements, and collaborates with other providers to ensure excellence in patient and family care during pre-hospital emergency care and during transportation to a medical facility.


• Works in coordination with EMS Shift Supervisor and/or Lead Medic to complete EMS staff duties and assignments.


• Accurately performs complete population specific patient assessments, establishes care priorities, and renders appropriate care.


• Accurately documents assessments and treatments of patients using the WATRS reporting system in accordance with Wyoming State statutes.


• Provides service excellence to all customers.


• Operates vehicles in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and departmental policies. Must meet the requirements of and maintain a driving record that allows for coverage by CCH’s vehicle insurance carrier.


• Assures that ambulances and station are maintained, clean stocked, and ready for service at all times. Performs routine and minor vehicle and station maintenance to ensure safe and proper function.


• When requested during surges in patient volumes, assist with medical treatment of patients in other departments of CCH under the direction of the MD and RN within their scope of practice as defined by the State of Wyoming.


• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and participates in cost containment and economical utilization of supplies and equipment.


• Contributes to CCH and EMS department operations through consistent involvement in duty shifts, special events, educational in-services, and committees.


• Participates as preceptor of students and new personnel as needed.


• Develops and maintains professional working relationships with inter- and intra-departmental personnel.


• Has thorough understanding of the Standards of Excellence handbook and always abides by its expectations.


• Completes all mandatory education programs within established deadlines.


• Participates in departmental training program to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities required of their scope of practice.


• Upholds the CCH-EMS pillars of Accountability, Responsibility, and Ownership.


• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.


• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and CCH’s policies and procedures.


• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.