What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic - Emergency Department - Part Time - Afternoons position at Henry Ford Health System?
Sign on Bonus $2,500
Part Time Benefit Eligible
Schedule: 2 - 12-hour Shifts, Hours will vary 1pm to 1am or 3pm to 3am, rotating weekend and holidays.
Department: Emergency Department, Hospital: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital, Location: Southfield, MI
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provide basic and advanced life support treatment, care and evaluation of patients.
- Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
- Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
- Provide population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
- Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Paramedic credentialed from the Michigan Emergency Medical Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Certification specializing in ER Vehicle Operation preferred.
- Drivers License credentialed from the Michigan Bureau of Motor Vehicles preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
