What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Integrated Health Technician (Paramedic) position at Emergent Health Partners?
Essential Duties
- Function in non-traditional settings with a focus on patients receiving acute in-patient level clinical care.
- Work as an extension of virtual care teams under their direction as it relates to patient care and coordination of care.
- Conduct environmental assessments in support of the patient's plan of care; identify and report items/actions that contradict the plan of care.
- Provide disease-specific education to the patient and/or caregivers in verbal and written formats.
- Regularly communicate with multiple agencies and other members of the Emergent Mobile Integrated Health team to facilitate continuity of care objectives, ensuring the patient is receiving all available services and proper follow-up. Examples include physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, hospital case managers, social services, area council on aging, and other community service organizations.
- Basic life support, including CPR, airway, suction, oxygen application, bleeding control, splinting, bandaging, etc.
- Advanced life support, including ACLS, intubation, med. administration, IV skills, arrhythmia recognition, equipment operation, etc.
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities as described for Paramedic.
- Proficient computer skills; the ability to type, keyboard, navigate in various programs.
- Proficient knowledge of emergency care, common illnesses, symptoms, and medical terms
- Capable of making sound decisions collaboratively and independently, even in high-stress situations
- Skilled in preparing comprehensive written reports.
- Effective time management and organizational abilities.
- Competent in creating educational materials and delivering training as needed.
- Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Current Paramedic Certificate for the State of Michigan, or current National Registry -- must be Michigan state certified before hire date.
- Minimum of four years of experience as a Paramedic
- Current certification in CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- Valid State of Michigan motor vehicle operating license, with continued safe driving history
- Preferred: eligible for Michigan Community Paramedic endorsement by possessing a certification of completion of a Community Paramedic course from an accredited University or Training Facility, and have successfully passed, and hold current certification from the International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC) CP-C exam
- Additional:
- Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.
- Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care including, but not limited to monitoring medication, dressing changes, and checking vital signs.
- Observes, records, and reports to physician patient’s conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents.
- Conducts patient education, including diabetes prevention/treatment, hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), falls assessments, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.
- Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.
- Coordinates appointments and follow up with Physicians and hospitals.
- Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program.
