Paramedic

UVM Health; Town of Elizabethtown (NY); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus $6,000

Résumé du poste

UVM Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide care during inter-facility transfers and 911 responses, with EMT-B to Paramedic scope depending on level. The role requires an AEMT card, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Applicants must meet physical requirements and be able to operate radios and diagnostic equipment. Sign-on bonus of $6,000 for full-time positions is offered, with terms and conditions apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a current AEMT card and online status.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment.
• Good manual dexterity for patient care tasks.
• Ability to function in high-stress environments.
• Ability to read and interpret English-language manuals and road maps.

Responsabilités

• Provide care for patients during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls.
• Deliver Advanced Life Support using AEMT-Intermediate skills and medications.
• Collaborate with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Current AEMT certification

Outils

Radio equipment operation

Medical equipment usage

Description du poste

The Paramedic provides care for patients during inter-facility transfers and 911 calls with the scope of practice for each level of (A) EMT- (Advanced, Critical Care, or Paramedic).

Qualifications / Job Requirements:

• Have an current AEMT card and have on-line status
• Knowledge and Skills required show need for high school or equivalent education
• Ability to communicate effectively via telephone and radio equipment
• Ability to lift, carry and balance up to 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance)
• Ability to interpret oral, written and diagnostic form instructions
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations
• Ability to be unaffected by loud noises and flashing lights
• Ability to function efficiently without interruption throughout an entire work shift
• Ability to calculate weight and volume ratios
• Ability to read English language, manuals and road maps
• Ability to accurately discern street signs and addresses
• Ability to interview patients, patient family members and bystanders
• Ability to document, in writing, all relevant information in prescribed format in light of legal ramifications of such
• Ability to converse, in English, with coworkers and hospital staff with regard to the status of the patient
• Possesses good manual dexterity with ability to perform all tasks related to the highest quality patient care
• Ability to bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain
• Ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture
• Ability to work in low light situations and confined spaces
• Ability to work with other providers to make appropriate patient care decisions

Must demonstrate competency in all EMT-B skills and equipment usage. Must be able to provide Advanced Life Support using the AEMT-Intermediate skills and equipment. Must be able to administer appropriate medications.

• Sign on Bonus of $6,000 for Full-Time positions. Candidates must be a current Paramedic with prior EMS experience. Subject to tax withholdings and additional terms and conditions apply.