What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Paramedic position at South Shore Health?
**Job Description Summary**
Experienced EMTs, Paramedics, and Emergency Nurses are invited to a hiring event and trivia night at a local establishment. The event will take place on April 9th from 5:30-7:30 pm. This is an opportunity to meet our EMS Leaders, ED Nurses, and current colleagues in a fun and relaxed setting.
This event is exclusively for experienced ED Nurses, Paramedics, and EMTs. To register, please visit the provided link and fill out the required information. We will send you details and confirmation upon registration.
Event Details:
- Date: April 9th
- Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
- Location: Local Establishment
Primary Care and Advanced Life Support:
The selected candidate will be responsible for providing primary care and advanced life support, including medical evaluation, treatment, and stabilization of critically ill and injured patients. The goal is to reduce morbidity and improve patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs all primary job responsibilities listed for Paramedic.
- Examines, screens, treats, and coordinates health services for patients.
- Conducts post-hospital release follow-up care, including 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 assessment, injury evaluation, geriatric frailty visits, and nutrition.
- Administers patient care consistent with department protocols and physician orders.
- Cordinates appointments and follow-up with physicians and hospitals.
- Develops and completes appropriate reports and templates for the Community Paramedic Program.
- Attends meetings as requested and available.
- Cleans and maintains vehicles, including minor maintenance.
- Maintains records of vehicles, supplies, training, and daily work.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of the Community Paramedic class and clinical portion.
- At least two years' EMS experience preferred.
- Verification of an acceptable motor vehicle driving record, at time of hire, with annual verification required thereafter.
Licenses and Certifications:
- ACLS - EMS
- BLS - EMS
- VDL - Valid Drivers License
- EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Career Growth Opportunities:
- Exposure to a Level II Adult Trauma Center
Benefits:
- Pay Range: $27.50-$38.51 per hour, with eligibility for shift differentials
- Free On-Site Parking
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance: Starts day 1
Salary : $28 - $39
