What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT - PARAMEDIC (PRN) position at Gila Regional Medical Center?
General Description:
Under supervision of Department Director, or under direction of the Department Medical Director, or one of his physician delegates (ER Physicians), the EMT- Paramedic provides advanced life support transport and patient care. S/he teaches courses and performs various technical and routine duties within the “NM EMS Scope of Practice” utilizing knowledge of departmental policies, procedures, and protocols. S/he is flexible with work schedules and available for call.
Essential Functions:
- Responds to emergency calls, providing basic and advanced life support transport and patient care
- Stocks supplies
- Washes trucks, cleans bays and station
- Completes Run Reports and billing
- Teaches classes in BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT-Basic and EMT-Intermediate, if appropriate
- Assumes responsibility for quality assurance and day-to-day shift operations when scheduled as (or in the absence of) “EMS 1 Medic”, including, but not limited to:
- Coordinating daily shift activity and setting up transfers
- Ensure all shifts are covered
- Carrying the EMS cell phone
- Acting as a liaison between EMS and House Supervisor
- Ensuring general duties and reporting are completed
- Completing shift report
- Act as float medic
Education & Training:
- Current Nationally Registered Paramedic
- Current license as an New Mexico EMT-Paramedic
- Current Basic Life Support (AHA)
- Current PALS Certification
- Current ACLS Certification
- Valid New Mexico Drivers License at class “D” or above
- EVOC completed within 6 months of hire.
- Must meet insurance requirement to drive hospital vehicles
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical
- Must complete all EMS department training and orientation requirements within the initial employment period
Note: Job description available upon request
**All required documents must be presented at time of hire.**
EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
