Paramedic

NITELINES USA, INC; Herlong (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Accrued vacation

Accrued sick leave

401K opportunity

Healthcare benefits contributions

Job summary

NITELINES USA, INC is seeking a qualified Paramedic in Herlong, CA. The role demands a current Paramedic license and certification in CPR. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, administering medications, and supporting chronic care management.

Benefits include competitive pay, accrued vacation, sick leave, 401K opportunities, and contributions toward healthcare.

Qualifications

• Certified/licensed in the chosen field of expertise.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Provide supporting documentation and letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide therapeutic treatment as ordered.
• Triage sick call requests for scheduling.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Secure health history from the patient.
• Assist practitioners in managing chronic care clinics.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Evaluation

Medication Administration

Triage Skills

Basic First Aid

Education

Current Paramedic License

Verification of Education

Job description

NEEDED: Paramedic

Location

741-925 Access Road A-25, Herlong, CA 96113

Schedule

7:00 AM – 3:00 PM 4-5 days, 40 hours per week

Qualifications:

• Shall be certified/licensed in the chosen field of expertise, provide verification of credentials (education, current licensure, status of competency, continuing medical education), and hold a current State license that permits you to practice their professional specialty in the State of California.
• Must have a Paramedic license and comply with the responsibilities previously described.
• Must maintain current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.
• Required to provide supporting documentation and/or provide copies of diplomas, certificates, and/or licenses, verification of education, licensure, CPR certification, and a letter of recommendations from three (3) peers.

Job Duties:

• Evaluate patients and provision of therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff.
• Triage sick call requests for scheduling with the Mid-Level Provider.
• Administer medications as prescribed or ordered for the patients, including immunizing agents and perform skin testing. Perform venipuncture and administer and withdraw intravenous fluids.
• Counseling patients as needed under the direction of mid-level provider and/or supervising physician.
• Securing a health history from the patient and recording findings in the bureau electronic medical record (BEMR).
• Recording diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, electrocardiogram (EKG), per instructions from the health care providers (Mid-Level Practitioner, or Physician).
• Assist the Physician and Mid-Level Practitioners in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics. Possess basic knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma.
• Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of medical record.
• Paramedic should have knowledge of optometry to screen for distance and near vision, and color blindness.
• The Paramedic will have the ability and skill to operate EKG, Clinitek equipment, and other CLIA waived laboratory equipment.
• The Paramedic will have the ability to provide basic first aid, CPR Health Care Provider, and preventive care guidance in treating a variety common illness/injury.
• The Paramedic will log arrivals and departures to the department, and monitor the patients flow in and out of the department.
• Carry out Physician and other Practitioner(s) orders according to the condition of the patient; to include observation, reporting, and recording patient condition(s) and vital signs in BEMR (Bureau Electronic Medical Record), and assisting with scheduling and triage of patients reporting to triage/sick call.
• The Paramedic will participate in Improving Organizational Performance (IOP) by collecting and aggregating data.
• The Paramedic will demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients in their care.
• Paramedic will be responsible for entries in BEMR (Bureau Electronic Medical Record) for scheduled patients for the day, ensuring appropriate documentation in the medical.
• Paramedic will obtain pertinent medical record information from the BEMR (Bureau Electronic Medical Record) and prepare the information in an organized manner for Physicians, other Practitioners, and Consultants (both internal and external) to review when examinations are scheduled.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly pay rate, accrued vacation, accrued sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, 401K opportunity, and healthcare benefits contributions.