What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic, per diem position at Grand View Hospital?
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Emergency and Transport Services Operations Supervisor and the daily supervision of the Lead Paramedic, the Paramedic has responsibility for the delivery of pre-hospital patient care for neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Paramedic will act in accordance with Act 37, Title 28, Bucks and Montgomery protocols, and hospital policies and procedures. The Paramedic functions as an EMT – Paramedic in the Advanced Life Support Unit, performing procedures as outlined by Act 37, to provide quality pre-hospital care to neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Essential Functions:
- Accepts orders from approved Medical Command physicians and promptly implements interventions. When appropriate, provides pre-hospital care according to established PA DOH, regional BLS and ALS protocols
- Supervises EMT, Advanced EMT and EMT-Paramedic students and approved observers on the ALSU. Provides appropriate instruction and participates in performance evaluation
- Operates, restocks, and maintains the ALSU vehicle, to ensure a constant state of readiness
- Assists with rescue and extrication of patients. Can function safely and effectively in hazardous environments to ensure stabilization and safety of patients and other personnel
- Works with local EMS, fire, and law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort on the patient’s behalf
- When the Transport Division office is closed, obtains information and coordinates efforts to arrange ambulance or wheelchair van transportation
- When not performing the functions of an EMT – Paramedic (responding to ALSU calls), functions in the Department of Emergency Medicine according to the job description of the Patient Care Associate, under the direction of the charge nurse and the professional staff
- Maintains clinical knowledge, skills and required certifications to include a Grand View Health approved yearly skills verification process to provide quality patient care
- Appropriately documents pre-hospital patient assessment and interventions, according to PA DOH and regional guidelines
- Functions independently without supervision in a non-structured environment and quickly adapts to the situation, spontaneously meeting the patient's changing needs
- Demonstrates the ability to stay calm and make sound decisions in adverse conditions while maintaining integrity and compassion
Schedule: float pool working a minimum of 24 hours per month, variable hours as needed.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma/GED, requiredLicenses and Certifications:
Paramedic – Licensed, required Basic Life Support (BLS), requiredAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), required
Valid Driver's License, requiredPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), requiredPHTLS certification, Upon hire, required
Completion of an approved Emergency Vehicle Operators course, required
Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees including:
- Medical, dental, & vision insurance available 1st of the month after start date
- Wellness and gym discounts & free cardiac rehab gym
- 403B
- On-site discounted childcare center
- Paid time off
- Sick time for full-time employees
- Tuition assistance
- Free life insurance for full-time employees
- Long term disability for full-time employees
- Short-term disability
- Employee referral bonus
- Identity theft insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee discount program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
