Community Paramedic - Springfield Regional Medical Center
Community Paramedic - Springfield Regional Medical Center
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)40 hour Full Time Days
Mon Fri 8am4:30pm a 30 minute lunch
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Community Paramedic is an extremely demanding role. The individual must be capable of assuming a variety of tasks and be able to make quick and safe decisions pertaining to patient care. The Community Paramedic is responsible for primary care and education in the home environment. This includes assessing stabilizing and arranging transport of the acutely ill patient to a hospital. Patient care rendered should be based upon sound clinical judgment standing orders and interaction with Physicians and the Community Paramedic Medical Control Physician.
Essential Job Functions
Examines screens treats and coordinates health services for patients.
Conducts posthospital release followup care including but not limited to monitoringmedication dressing changes and checking vital signs.
Observes records and reports to physician patients conditions and reactions to treatments and significant incidents.
Conducts patient education including diabetes prevention/treatment hypertension Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)falls assessment injury evaluation geriatric frailty visits and nutrition.
Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.
Coordinates appointments and followup with physicians and hospitals
Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Certified as an EMTP in State of practice preferred. Nationally registered required.
Current certification in ACLS BLS and PALS/PEP .
Valid Drivers License required.
PHTLS/ITLS preferred.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a Community Paramedic class to include clinical.
Work Experience
One years experience as a Critical Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (CCEMTP) preferred.
Three years experience as EMTP for an EMS service .
Must be at least 23 years old and meet insurance guidelines.
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
This demanding position requires the individual to be in good overall physical condition. Vision and hearing must be within normal ranges or corrected to be so. Exposure to communicable diseases toxic substances radiation and medical preparations is possible.
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Hazards
Use of Latex products
Skills
Moderate word processing database presentation and spreadsheet skills .
Basic Email and internet skills .
Ability to learn specific jobrelated software applications.
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Community Relations Springfield Regional OfficeIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Full-Time
