Paramedic - PRN Charleston

Lynx EMS; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynx EMS in Charleston, WV seeks a Paramedic to deliver advanced emergency medical care, respond to calls, assess patients, provide life support, and transport to medical facilities in a timely, safe manner.

You will work with EMTs and healthcare teams, maintain HIPAA compliance, complete accurate documentation, and participate in ongoing education to maintain required certifications and licensure. The role requires calm under pressure and strong communication to uphold patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and determine appropriate treatment.
• Provide advanced life support and emergency medical care within the scope of certification/licensure.
• Administer medications, establish IV access, perform airway management, and provide other advanced interventions as authorized.
• Monitor and document patients' vital signs, condition, and response to treatment.
• Safely lift, move, and transport patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment and ensure the ambulance is properly stocked and ready for service.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care reports and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with EMTs and other emergency personnel during patient care and transport.
• Follow medical protocols, safety procedures, HIPAA requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide compassionate, professional care.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications and licensure.

Job description

Lynx EMS provides private ambulance services for smooth, dependable patient transport to local area hospitals from various locations, including homes, emergency rooms, long-term care, skilled nursing, assisted living facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and hospice care. We're here to ensure safe, timely transport, including discharge services from any medical facility.

The Role:

The Paramedic provides advanced emergency medical care to patients in accordance with established medical protocols, safety standards, and applicable regulations. The Paramedic responds to emergency and non-emergency calls, assesses patients, provides advanced life support, and safely transports patients to appropriate medical facilities when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to emergency and non-emergency medical calls.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and determine appropriate treatment.
• Provide advanced life support and emergency medical care within the scope of certification/licensure.
• Administer medications, establish IV access, perform airway management, and provide other advanced interventions as authorized.
• Monitor and document patients' vital signs, condition, and response to treatment.
• Safely lift, move, and transport patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Operate and maintain emergency medical equipment and ensure the ambulance is properly stocked and ready for service.
• Complete accurate and timely patient care reports and other required documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, dispatchers, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with EMTs and other emergency personnel during patient care and transport.
• Follow medical protocols, safety procedures, HIPAA requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide compassionate, professional care.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain required certifications and licensure.