Paramedic Ground Transport

Job Description: This position is responsible for providing both basic and advanced life support to patients in an efficient, knowledgeable and cost effective manner, which is accurately documented and properly coordinated with other health care personnel. Scope *May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. As a Paramedic Ground Transport you will need to: Assess patient’s physical condition and psychosocial health status upon initial examination and during flight, provide care as appropriate to stabilize the patient in transport until destination is reached Ensure scene-safety principles are performed and observed related to the crew and the patient Be capable to deliver out-of-hospital care comparable to tertiary ICU care during inter-facility transport to a higher level tertiary ICU to include central line and invasive monitoring Utilize appropriate resources to assist in identification and stabilization of high-risk situations and provides interventions as indicated for patient need and comfort to include advanced airway management, disaster and triage, environmental emergencies, hemodynamic monitoring, infection control and prevention, mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients as appropriate, medical emergencies, knowledge and emergency management of transcutaneous ventricular assist devices (e.g. LVAD, BiVAD, RVAD), management of high risk obstetrical emergencies to include tocolytics and fetal doppler/fetal heart rate monitoring, and management of multi-system trauma Have advanced knowledge of medications and infusions utilized in advanced life support and critical care formulary Minimum Qualifications Montana State Licensed Paramedic Basic Life Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) National Registered Paramedic (NRP) within 12 months of hire Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 12 months of hire FEMA IS 100 & IS 200.b within 12 months of hire Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) audit or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) within 18 months of hire Certified Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) within 2 years of hire Preferred 3 years of ALS, critical care experience as a flight/surface transport paramedic Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Intermountain Health St Vincent Regional Hospital Work City: Billings Work State: Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $21.97 - $29.74 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado and Montana based caregivers. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! 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The program offers 100 learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. All positions subject to close without notice. Thanks for your interest in continuing your career with our team!

Salary : $22 - $30