Paramedic (Warren Part-Time)

Emergycare Inc; Venturetown (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergyCare Inc in Venturetown, PA is seeking a qualified Paramedic to deliver pre-hospital emergency care and safely transport patients to medical facilities. The role involves performing basic and advanced life support, relaying information to medical command, and coordinating with EMTs and other paramedics.

You will also supervise EMS students and new staff as directed. Minimum credentials include PA certification, BLS-CPR, ACLS, EVOC, and a valid driver's license, with expected reliability

Qualifications

• Must hold PA certification and BLS-CPR.
• ACLS certification required.
• EVOC training required.
• Current driver's license and successful EVOC course.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic and advanced life support and transport patients.
• Coordinate with medical command and follow physician orders.
• Assist with supervision and training of new EMS personnel.

Skills

Team collaboration

Life support skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA certification

BLS-CPR

ACLS

EVOC

Driver's License

Paramedic certification

Job description

Summary Provides basic and advanced pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured and transports emergency and non-emergency patients safely and efficiently to appropriate medical facilities. The paramedic evaluates the patient and relays pertinent information to the appropriate medical facilities and may be required to implement appropriate medical intervention from medical command physician orders. The paramedic works closely with the EMT and other paramedics in providing effective and efficient patient care in accordance with established protocols and by performing the following duties.Personnel Guided Assists with the supervision, training and direction of new paramedics, EMT's, EMS students and other outside agency personnel as directed.Equipment All ALS and BLS equipment including: backboards, splints, oxygen equipment, radios, ambulance, and wheelchair vehicles.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.The Paramedic is fully responsible for all actions as a certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and is accountable for the quality of emergency and non-emergency medical care delivered. In delivering pre-hospital emergency care, the Paramedic performs all techniques of basic and advanced life support, provides specified field treatment for medical emergencies, and transports patients to the appropriate medical facility. This includes ambulance, wheelchair and medical van. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED).Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsThe employee must have completed an approved course of study and be currently certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and have demonstrated competency in all required skills. The employee must possess current certification in BLS-CPR. The employee must possess current American Heart Association certification/recognition in ACLS. The employee must have medical command authorization from EmergyCare's Medical Director. The employee must hold a valid Driver's License and must have successfully completed the Emergency Vehicles Operators Course.Other QualificationsMust be able to drive a minimum of 4 hrs per shift.EmergyCare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.